I think the Huckster can match the turnout effort , as people will be scrambling to stop Romney . I don’t like the Huckster , but I hope he denies Romney a win in Iowa .
At this point a Huckabee win is expected in Iowa. If it isn’t a decisive win it will be of limited significance. If Romney upsets Huckabee by even 0.5% it will be a big deal. Expectations.
According to the IA polls I have seen, Romney supporters were the most committed (>90% sure) while Huckabee supporters were only about 30% sure. Given that Romney GOTV operation is superior he should be able to overcome Huckabee lead if he is within 3-4% in polls.
Anyway, if Huckabee wins Iowa, he is the clear front-runner and it is the end of Fred Thompson’s long shot candidacy. If Fred cannot make it in conservative Iowa, he sure cannot make it in NH (currently at 3%) or Michigan (4%).
Those are pretty similar to my sentiments. I like the Republican party registrations and voter interest they both bring, but can't stand either candidate. LOL.