A Sea Change: Obama and Huckabee
by A look at the winners in the Iowa caucuses, and whether this represents a sea change in politics.
History in the making? Senator Barack Obama and Former Governor Mike Huckabee
became the unconvention winners in the Iowa caucuses. Over two hundred thousand
people came out to caucus, twice as many Democratics as Republicans.
Senator Obama won more young people, women and first time caucus goers ,than the
other two contenders for the democratic nomination. The final count was Obama 38%,
Edwards 30% and Hillary 29%, an amazing feat for a first time candidate to win over a
former first lady with the last name of Clinton.
Governor Huckabee garnered the favor of most of the people concerned with religion.
He won 35% to 28% over Former Governor Romney , with all his money and staff.
This occurance on both sides of the aisle in Washington, D. C. seems to represent a repudiation
of status quo politics. The race is not over by any stretch of the imagination, but for a first
time presidential candidate to win over a former first lady, and to win among her base, which
is women, is quite spectacular. Senator Obama’s acceptance speech was very impressive,
probably the best of the evening, inspirational and exceptional.
Governor Huckabee was out spent, twenty to one, by Governor Romney, yet he managed
to win 35% to 29% over a well heeled campaign. Money couldn’t buy Mr. Romney love
in Iowa. The choice was the humorous, charismatic candidate from Hope Arkansas. He
must now organize and keep the momentum going. The fight for the nomination will more
than likely be between Senator McCain and Governor Huckabee, with Senator McCain
becoming the Republican nominee with the best chance of beating Senator Obama or Senator
Clinton.
Senator Obama may just win in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, and Florida. This
may well be a revolution, a sea change, where the voters are tired of the same old political
hide-de-ho, where they want real change in the country, the young people spoke in Iowa. We
have to wait and see where we go from here. Don’t count the Clintons out yet, but they have
been given a very tough blow. It’s on to New Hampshire for the next round.
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Post CommentGjoseph
On January 10, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I am so glad that politics has been a enjoyable thing to talk about and writ about these days
quiet voice
On January 12, 2008 at 12:40 am
Hi, I’m glad you commented on the article. I’m also glad you enjoy reading about politics. Thanks very much.
Shannon
On January 14, 2008 at 11:19 am
This is the first election in my life where I am actually excited about multiple candidates and am looking forward to seeing how the election turns out.
quiet voice
On January 14, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Hi Shannon, Thanks for your comment. The election is quite exciting. The outcome is going to be quite interesting, as this is one of the most important in our history.
dus
On January 16, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Very informative.Have you ever been to a caucus? Wasn’t what I thought it would be.Just a bunch of people for who they want to vote forin different rooms and being counted 2 or 3 times.then they said “you can go home now. I can say though, that the nominee that I’m going to vote for did win the caucus.Long live musicians….
quiet voice
On January 16, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Hi, No I have have not been to a caucus, it would be quite
an experience. Glad your choice won the caucus. Thanks for stopping by.
Redflaw
On January 30, 2008 at 7:34 am
Don’t know yet if Americans are ready to be governed by an African-American. If the case is so, Hillary stands the only chance for Democrats to enter the White-house.
No matter who will finally step in, they will have to deal with a situation worse than the one of the second half of the ’80s.
It’s high time both Reps and Dems to join forces no matter the outcome.
quiet voice
On January 30, 2008 at 8:31 am
Hi there Redflaw,
It is an iffy situation regarding an African-American. But Obama is bi-racial, white mother, African father, he is also very gifted and intelligent. Hillary has a very strong organization, but Obama has Senator Ted Kennedy. You are also right about the conditions in the country, we are very close to slipping into a recession, possibly a depression, so the next President is going to be very challenged, unity would be great. Take care, thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
On February 9, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hi, I’ve been watching the election from my home in Australia. Your method sure is different to ours, but it makes fascinating viewing. My vote would be for Obama if I were from the USA – he is so inspiring, a fine speaker, a person of ideals and ideas. What a contrast to your current President.
What a choice. Does the average citizen of the United States of America realise what a ground-breaking time they are living in right now? You are teetering on the edge of financial turmoil, right in the middle of a religious war, and at least half of the entire world despises your current leader.
There’s an old Chinese curse – ‘May you live in interesting times’ – these sure are interesting times.
quiet voice
On February 9, 2008 at 7:19 pm
You have it quite right, these are very interesting times as well as perilous. It’s fantastic that you are commenting from
the country of Australia. Thanks. Please come again.
beingwell
On September 18, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Another good one, thanks.
beingwell
On November 20, 2011 at 6:42 am
Revisiting this one.