Monday, December 31, 2007

Thoughts on Iowa Expectations

Even though Fred has said that he expects to finish second, the MSM does not consider this a possibility. It does not even sound like it is considered an off-chance that he can even be a close third. I think the expectations are for Fred to be in the low teens.

This is an interesting situation. A few days ago, I would have said that Fred would have to finish second in order to remain viable. I am not sure now. I think a close third (say with 20% or more) for Fred would generate so much positive press that it would almost be as good as finishing second. The only reason that it would not be as good is that a Huck finish in third behind Fred would end his campaign.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

PLEASE DO ALL THAT YOU CAN TO POST THE FOLLOWING DIRECT APPEAL TO IOWA VOTERS BY FRED THOMPSON...

http://www.fred08.com/Virtual/FDTIowaSpeech.aspx
AND THEN FORWARD IT TO ANYONE ELSE THAT CAN HELP GET THIS MESSAGE OUT

Joel Harris said...

This is obviously a Drive By comment. I have a previous post linking to this excellent video by Fred.