New Polls in Iowa

A new University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic presidential race in the first caucus state with 29%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 27%, John Edwards at 20% and Gov. Bill Richardson at 7%.

On the Republican side (who really cares?), Mitt Romney is way in front with 36%, followed by Rudy Giuliani at 13%, Mike Huckabee at 13%, Fred Thompson at 11% and Sen. John McCain way back at 6%. Who said Mitt Romney could not be the Rethuglican nominee?

On the Democratic side it is interesting that Hillary has not pulled away in Iowa as she has nationally. Edwards also seems to be losing steam there. It was a dead heat for the big three not too long ago, but he has faltered. He seems to be faltering nationally as well.

However, a surprising poll at Brad blog (courtesy of CBS) indicates that if Al Gore were to enter the race he would change the entire landscape of the race: Although he has not declared his candidacy, this poll indicates that were he to enter the race, Al Gore could be a serious contender. Near the end of this questionnaire, his name was added to a short list of candidates vying for the nomination. He came in second among Democratic primary voters at 32% – just five points behind Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama trailed behind them in third place with 16% percent.

In other news Barack Obama's campaign is reeling from a blow last night. A controversial minister said at a concert he promoted "God delivered me from homosexuality." This was known that this person was attending, but it was not known he would issue such a statement. No statement from Obama has been released as of yet.