Iowa Caucuses - Results Live Thread

January 3, 2008 | xjcsa

[xjcsa]

I thought the time was right to start up a live thread for results and comments about tonight, so here we are!

[xjcsa]

I'll be caucusing for Fred Thompson at Iowa's largest single caucus site tonight in Waterloo, Iowa; the countywide caucuses are all in one place here. Well over 3,000 people are expected at my location tonight; it wouldn't surprise me if we end up with 5,000. Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul, and Ann Romney are confirmed to speak at our location in person so far, with more speakers pending. Former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer will speak on behalf of John McCain. Waiting to hear whether Thompson or one of his representatives will make an appearance.

I'll be posting an after-action report tonight as soon as I get home from the caucuses. I expect it to be a zoo, especially with Ron Paul and is, um, supporters out in force. It should also be statewide and national media central; there won't be anything else like it tonight.

[xjcsa]

While we’re waiting for the results to start coming, I thought I’d post my final predictions and invite others to do the same.

Here are mine for the GOP:

1. Mitt Romney
2. Fred Thompson
3. Mike Huckabee
4. Ron Paul
5. Rudy Giuliani
6. John McCain
7. Alan Keyes
8. Duncan Hunter

And the Donks:

1. John Edwards
2. Barack Obama
3. Hillary Clinton
4. Bill Richardson
5. Chris Dodd
6. Joe Biden
7. Dennis Kucinich
8. Mike Gravel

[mnehring]

bump

[Squidpup]

SURGE FRED SURGE

[Retired Greyhound]

I will be very interested to know how Fred is doing tonight.

[cmsgop]

GO FRED!

[RightWhale]

Is it over? Who won? Or is the better question: who lost? What was the final cost/vote?

[reasonisfaith]

I agree Fred gets second.

[NewHampshireDuo]

At what time does the caucus conclude?

[Domandred]

My predictions

GOP:
1. Romney
2. Huckabee
3. Thompson

Dem:
1. Obama
2. Clinton
3. Edwards

[counterpunch]

Terry McAuliffe is on Fox News right now praising Mike Huckabee.
Huckabee is his candidate he wants to run against in November.

[chad_in_georgia]

If Fred somehow pulls off second, this place will explode!

[visualops]

How many hours from now does it actually start?
Maybe this coulda waited a tad

[Loyolas Mattman]

I’m not sure which one I’m rooting for more, the sinking of the SS Cankles, or a big Fred push into the top tier.

[JohnnyZ]

Go Fred!

It'll be interesting to hear first-hand reports :)

[Halls]

personal ping bookmark

[mmichaels1970]

I’m in. Thanks for the work on the ground. I hope Fred or a rep is speaking there tonight.

[KTM rider]

I’m hoping for a first for fred Thompson, but even a second or third will prove my suspicion of polling bias with intent to influence public opinion

[mtbopfuyn]

Go, Fred!!! Go, Fred!!! Go, Fred!!!

[OCC]

I'll be posting an after-action report tonight as soon as I get home from the caucuses.

What time can we expect to see some numbers start coming in, or do we have to wait until tomorrow?

[Red Badger]

What time is the massacree set to begin?......CST....

[Loyolas Mattman]

I’m feeling the same vibe today that I get on baseball opening day.

Spring training is over and now the games count for the drive to the “Fall Classic...”

[Vision]

What is your gut feeling on how Fred will do tonight?

[Horusra]

Go, Fred GO!

[doug from upland]

LISTEN TO "WHO 1040" RADIO IN IOWA

[unspun]

I think the real Huckaboom is only beginning, tonight.

[Allan]

I thought the time was right to start up a live thread for results

About 6 hours too early, aren't you?

[Route66]

Thanks for going to caucus for Fred and thanks for offering reports to the anxious.

[doug from upland]

LISTEN TO "WHO 1040" RADIO IN IOWA

Steve Deace (or a sub) will be on WHO after Rush, 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern.

[commonguymd]

I personally would prefer he doesn’t “boom”.

[Goreknowshowtocheat]

At least then, he can get some sleep. He is so tired of the whole thing.

[Beatthedrum]

Wonder if the PIAPS has figured out the best way to cheat and get away with it in a caucus.. Imagine standing in your group and seeing a bunch of people you don’t recognize ?

I don’t think it’s possible to plant people, and wonder if anyone else knows a way to cheat in the Iowa caucus ? If there’s a way, this bitch has figured it out ?

[ChurtleDawg]

I am eagerly awaiting the sinking of the USS Hillary.

[GraniteStateConservative]

1. Mike Huckabee
2. Mitt Romney
3. John McCain
4. Ron Paul
5. Fred Thompson
6. Rudy Giuliani
7. Alan Keyes
8. Duncan Hunter

And the Donks:

1. Barack Obama
2. John Edwards
3. Hillary Clinton
4. Bill Richardson
5. Chris Dodd
6. Dennis Kucinich
7. Joe Biden
8. Mike Gravel

[visualops]

lol good analogy

[AliVeritas]

FYI yesterday:

House Foreign Affairs Chairman to Retire After Cancer Diagnosis

If Democrats keep control of the House after November’s elections, Rep. Howard L. Berman , D-Calif., would be next in line by seniority for the Foreign Affairs chairmanship. However, Berman chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property, where he has devoted years to advancing intellectual property rights. He is arguably the House’s leading expert on copyrights, patents and similar topics and he may be reluctant to give up his sway over such issues to take the Foreign Affairs chairmanship. He would have to choose between the two gavels.

Ranking just below Berman on Foreign Affairs is Democrat Gary L. Ackerman of New York, who currently chairs the Middle East and South Asia Subcommittee. Ackerman also serves on the Financial Services Committee, but his strong support for Israel and deep interest in global issues make him a logical choice to succeed Lantos.

Rep. Illeana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., would be in line for the chairmanship if Republicans regain control of the House.

[Uncle Miltie]

My, you are willing to go out on a limb....and I like it.

[JohnnyZ]

I am eagerly awaiting the sinking of the USS Hillary.

USS?!?

I don't think so.

[xjcsa]

At what time does the caucus conclude?

About 8pm Central; I just thought I'd get the party started now.

[capydick]

Final Score:

Patriots: 34

Giants: 24

Oh - sorry - I though this was the Super Bowl live thread.

[TornadoAlley3]

Thank You! Shock The World!

[Loyolas Mattman]

Isn’t WHO the station that once employed young sportscaster “Dutch” Reagan?

[Choose Ye This Day]

Are all the caucus events in the evening? At what time do they start? Do all the precincts have to phone in results at a certain time?

[doug from upland]

I believe it is.

[Syncro]

I believe they start at 7 pm Iowa time

Central time.

Two hours earlier than real time

(Pacific)

[BGHater]

GOP:

1. Mitt Romney
2. Mike Huckabee
3. Ron Paul
4. John McCain
5. Fred Thompson

Dummies:

1. John Edwards
2. Barack Obama
3. Hillary Clinton
4. Joe Biden
5. Chris Dodd

[Filo]

Have a good time tonight!

I think Fred’s got a 2 or a 3 in him. I’d love to see a 1, but I’m not crazy about the chances.

Even a strong 4 should be okay, considering who the top 3 would be.

[xjcsa]

What time can we expect to see some numbers start coming in, or do we have to wait until tomorrow?

The candidate speeches start at 6pm; voting is about 7pm; results should start coming in around 8pm CT. We should have a good handle on the results yet this evening.

[Choose Ye This Day]

Real time? LOL!!!

Everyone knows that Mountain Time is God’s time—we’re in God’s Country, don’tcha know.

:o)

[magritte]

Okay, I'll give it a shot too...

Pubbies
1. Romney (32%)
2. Huckabee (25%)
3. McCain (13%)
4. Thompson (12%)
5. Giuliani (8%)
6. Paul (7%)
7. Keyes (2%)
8. Hunter (1%)


Dims
1. Obama (32%)
2. Clinton (30%)
3. Edwards (28%)
4. Richardson (5%)
5. Dodd / Kucinich / Biden /Gravel (split the balance but no one cares)

...magritte