One out of two isn't bad...
I told you Mrs. Clinton might be a distant third and she was.
What I missed was more important: a black man won a Presidential preference caucus in a white state. And, by doing so, Barack Obama proved that this process is color-blind and that he is no amateur: he won in the 5 largest precincts and he won on the realignment of supporters of unviable candidates -- precisely where I thought John Edwards would win. Good for Mr. Obama and good for the people of Iowa. The process of major change began today and almost exactly one year from today, we'll inaugurate a new President... one who will, again, make us proud to be Americans.
Tomorrow, the candidates will wake up in New Hampshire and they'll continue this constructive, crucial dialogue. The Republicans will have a real effort by Senator McCain and a desperation play by Mr. Romney to complement the continued effort by Mr. Huckabee. Apparently, among the Democrats, Chris Dodd and Joe Biden will step aside. Mr. Dodd is a very good guy: experienced, articulate, a family man, a true citizen of the world. His presence has improved the quality of the discourse and I'm hopeful he'll continue to speak out in the months and years to come (perhaps as Senate Majority Leader...) Senator Biden is as strong an international presence as there is in either party and he may well have a significant role in the next Democratic administration.
In their absence, Barack, John and Hillary will spend 5 of the most important days of their -- and our -- lives. Pay attention, your future is calling.