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Edwards and Obama means that none of the Democrats are generating enough excitement to win. He was spinning so hard he must have had a turntable installed in his chair. Why did Rush feel the need to downplay excitement for the top Democrats? Because excitement for the Republican field is sorely lacking in Iowa. Iowans are voting with their feet. While both parties have wide-open nomination contests, crowds for the Democratic candidates in recent days are unmistakably larger and more enthusiastic than those turning out for the GOP contenders.

Pity the poor Republicans. Or don't! by Turkana Some Democrats are going to be very disheartened, after tonight, and even more after next Tuesday. Just a quick note: it could be worse! As Politico's John Harris recently wrote: As the New Year arrives at last in Iowa, the signs are everywhere why Democrats have much more reason than Republicans to welcome 2008. Iowans are voting with their feet. While both parties have wide-open nomination contests, crowds

Edwards and Obama means that none of the Democrats are generating enough excitement to win. He was spinning so hard he must have had a turntable installed in his chair. Why did Rush feel the need to downplay excitement for the top Democrats? Because excitement for the Republican field is sorely lacking in Iowa. Iowans are voting with their feet. While both parties have wide-open nomination contests, crowds for the Democratic candidates in recent days are unmistakably larger and more enthusiastic than those turning out for the GOP contenders.

and literally) from New Years Eve makes it tough to predict who will show up at their precincts tomorrow night. What we know for certain is that far more Democrats will show up for caucuses than will Republicans. (John Harris of Politico has an interesting piece on the importance of the energy deficit for Republicans as they look ahead to next November.) The telling comparison then is not between Republicans and Democrats but rather between the 2004 Democratic turnout and the turnout tomorrow night. In 2004, 124,331 Democrats turned out for the caucuses -- almost

and literally) from New Years Eve makes it tough to predict who will show up at their precincts tomorrow night. What we know for certain is that far more Democrats will show up for caucuses than will Republicans. (John Harris of Politico has an interesting piece on the importance of the energy deficit for Republicans as they look ahead to next November.) The telling comparison then is not between Republicans and Democrats but rather between the 2004 Democratic turnout and the turnout tomorrow night. In 2004, 124,331 Democrats turned out for the caucuses -- almost

the spending bill while delivering it three months late. You can make a difference. Call 202-456-1111 and politely explain why the President should issue the EO, or e-mail the staff at comments@whitehouse.gov. What he said. If the G.O.P. wonders why fundraising and enthusiasm are lagging, it's because of stuff like this. Pocket-stuffing business-as-usual politics won't arouse the enthusiasm of the base. They should have listened when the "not one dime" pledges started, two years ago. Some of us were pointing that out back

As the New Year arrives at last in Iowa, the signs are everywhere why Democrats have much more reason than Republicans to welcome 2008. Iowans are voting with their feet. While both parties have wide-open nomination contests, crowds for the Democratic

Republicans Starting 2008 in a Funk? (Politico)

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Republicans Starting 2008 in a Funk? (Politico)