In Iowa, Weather Forecast Is Now a Top Focus for Candidates

The Wall Street Journal (free article) ^ | December 29, 2007 | Amy Chozick

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Ice and snowstorms have closed Iowa's airports and highways in recent days, stopping even the most determined presidential candidates in their campaign tracks.

But Thursday, caucus night here, the weather may be more than an annoyance. Political analysts say the atmospheric conditions could have a serious impact on how candidates fare in this first step in the nation's presidential nomination process.

Right now, meteorologists are expecting a balmy (by Midwestern standards) high of 41 degrees, sunny conditions and a 10% chance of precipitation.

That forecast suits Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side, and Mitt Romney on the Republican side, the political pundits say.

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[the invisib1e hand]

it’s the weather, stupid.

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My prediction for Iowa:

GOP - Romney
RAT - Obama

[Farmer Dean]

Jeez,how committed are these caucus goers if the weather is a factor in their even showing up?Give up your vote over a little bad weather?Then you don’t deserve to vote in the first place.

[elizabetty]

How many Ron Paul supporters are going to hold their fellow caucusers hostage until they “see the light?”

[G.Mason]

Have any called for Divine intervention?

[webboy45]

Perhaps more important than the weather is the bowl game.