Glad to see Edwards take 2nd place in Iowa. Was hoping he would take first.

I am SO EXCITED that Obama won in Iowa.

I don't believe we should vote on the basis of race, but I am thrilled he won!! This Minnesotan will be proud to vote for Obama.

I don't know if this will continue for Obama, but for once I am full of optimism for my country.

THANK YOU IOWA

I think Clinton may need to come up with a better than Obama resolution to win the race in SC. Regardless we want a better America for everyone. And we want a person who can bring that transition.

Senator Barack Obama is Bi-racial. I believe CNN and the other news media should refere to him as Bi-racial , unless they want to tell us that the black blood (race) wipes out the white blood anytime they come into contact. Please let us use the correct referrence for people with one parent from a different race and the other parent from another race.
If we are not confident enough to call him white (His mother is fully white) then we should not call him Black because his Dad is fully black. Do the man some justice and call him BI-RACIAL, he represents the complete AMERICAN (all races and colors-BLACK&WHITE) the best keys from the PIANO.

Way to go Iowa, Hillbilly ended up 3rd , I bet she really hates this state now.

Just wait until the Republican attack machine starts in on Obama. He will wither away like nothing.

nick…don't take so literally. We the USA use the term black or white, because we like simple labels on everything. It is really a complexion thin among white people. Even if Obama were very light-skinned, many white people would still call him black. Obama is bi-racial. His dad was a Kenyan and his mother an American which really makes Obama a Kenyan-American…HA HA HA!

OBAMA in '08!

Anyone thinking a "first term" senator isn't going to be "run over" by the politicians in Washington is either naive or ignorant. Obama simply doesn't have the experience and if he or "another Bush" republican eventually wins…this country will continue its downward spiral. As for Iowans…tonight…they blew it. I can only think that the older voters couldn't brave the ice cold weather which left the door wide open for the younger…more naive voters…to carry Obama to victory. Congratulations to Barack for a well run campaign in a state that Hilliary was projected to have trouble winning.

I am an Iowa native living in Florida. Tonight I am very proud of my democratic friends back in Iowa. Iowa has the largest elderly population in the nation (as a percentage) and one of the lowest overall minority populations of any state in the nation.

Doesn't it give this country hope….that a bunch of older, white, rural, predictively reserved folk overwhelmingly elect a black man as their choice for President. If this were a state with a large minority population, or a liberal west coast or New England state his victory would be called into question by the pundits….but my fellow Americans…Iowa thinks it's time for this country to look past the color barrier and elect a president based on his vision and character.

What better state then Iowa to be first in the nation with vision like that.

Congratulations to Sen Obama!!!! This is a great and historic night for our country!
I look forward to supporting Senator Obama in the general election!!!

Billy better hit the panic button has hard as he can.

This is red alert.

If Hillary does not WIN NH she is totally done.

Obama will win huge in SC if he picks up NH in addition to IA. And with his support with independent and intellectuals he is a huge front runner there. Obama obliterated Hillary in college towns tonight, with only the elderly meagerly supporting HRC.

IMO only a serious, legit scandal can stop Obama. We'll see what team Clinton can scheme up in a few days.

WOW!!! What a SCARY night in Iowa.

I am so proud to be an American, today!

The youth of America are now participants in national and ultimately world
change!

A black candidate just won a 94% white state! WOW! AMERICA

Better days are coming!

Barock the vote - New Hampshire!!!

I'm a political Independent; a statistical outlier. Tonight I shed tears of joy at the results from Iowa.

Barack Obama represents the best chance from the field of uniting our fractured country. He is black, and he is white. He brings the plight of African-Americans and other minorities to me, a Caucasian "mutt," more clearly than any before him. He represents my distaste and displeasure with pure capitalist gain at the expense of the man-on-the-street better than any other candidate. He genuinely wants to see us do better for all our countrymen and -women with regard to health care, retirement, and opportunity. He respects my lack of religion and desire to remove the sacred from government, and he respects my right to attend to my body and life without judgment and according to the law of our land. He anticipates bringing our most honorable servicemen and -women home from an unjust and unwarranted war that was misguided, although likely well-intentioned.

Our current divisive policies and politics are not enough; they are not representative, and they are not working. Kudos to Senator Obama for a huge win, and for walking the walk he talks rather than preaching from his ivory tower.

Thanks Iowa! It is time for change in America and voting for Obama is going in the right direction. It is time we speak up and say race is not the issues of America but coming together as one nation. We need to realize that there needs to be a bond with all political parties and Obama is the right person to get the job done. A true candidate for the people!!!!

OBAMA WON DECISIVELY…GET OVER IT
—-HAD HE LOST IOWA, YOU PEOPLE WOULD STILL RIDICULE HIM AND SAY HE NEVER HAD A CHANCE IN THE FIRST PLACE…….GET OVER IT.

Thanks Iowa! It is time for change in America and voting for Obama is going in the right direction. It is time we speak up and say race is not the issues of America but coming together as one nation. We need to realize that there needs to be a bond with all political parties and Obama is the right person to get the job done. A true candidate for the people!!!!

The weather in Iowa was just fine, even if it was 10 below I would have went to the caucus. Mikey , your right, there were alot of young people there for Obama, but there was just as many older voters. This country is ready for change, not the same BS that has taken us over for the last 8 years. Come into the 21ST century, we are not going to put up with what bush has put us through, he has made us the laughing stock that we are around the world for electing such a idiot. Obama does'nt need a flip book to make a speech, he can do it all by himself. We don't need another clinton or " god for bid" another bush. TIME for CHANGE is now. thank God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was fortunate to have Senator Obama at my home in St. Petersburg, Florida for a fundraiser on September 30th. He is an incredibly intelligent, compassionate man who has plenty of experience with the commom man. Actually, Hillary was suppopsed to win the Iowa, but her phoniness was glaringly obvious to too many Iowa caucus attendees. He'll get the nomination. History is being made.

OBama is fantastic and has given this 21 year old optimism for the first time since Bush came to power. I am packing my bags tonight and am catching a plane from Baltimore to Manchester, NH to campaign for him tomorrow through the primary. We can do it!

I am so proud of SEnator Obama and the hard work and effort put forth for his campaign by the great people of Iowa. To the people of Iowa, you deserve a standing ovation and we will give it to you right now, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap. This Iowa caucus night is a great example of Democracy at work, and at work for the good of all American people, not just the rich and famous, and not just for the WASH insiders.

I'm tuned in for Schneider's "deep thoughts"

Nick
You are so right.

Not in the thousands of generations of Black people in Africa, has any Black individual ever fell from white loins as Obama has.

Mama's baby. Papa's maybe.

The wise in the world is far more sure of Obama's mom (white) than they are of his father.

Obama is really gonna make some people scared and He sure does have my vote i am about as white as you can get.

it's over,Hillary. She should quit before New Hampshire, let alone South Carolina and drag her sorry ass back to Washington, New York, Arkansas or Chicago or anywhere else she claims to come from, and take that philandering hick with her.

they say politicians are liars so, for one to assume that a politician is more experience is synonimous to calling him/her a better or best liar. i believe for Senator Obama to be new in the political arena makes him less of a liar and a better candidate for the America of today.

All the haters out there, stop it! Obama is the man, and he will not suffer against a weak Republican attack machine that you people seem to dream of.

Clinton should just call it quits and join the Obama campaign. Timing would be just perfect for a solid collabo.

WTG Obama and Edwards, great showing. Both Obama and Edwards had great speeches.

Dispite what the Clinton attack team said while back peddling over the past couple weeks, she expected Iowa to be a cake walk. I reject the notion that says she is the only way for the Democrats to regain the White House.

They said neither Obama or Edwards would be able to stop her, they were wrong.

The naysayers here say Hillary is the only way to beat the Republicans, I believe with all my heart that they are wrong.

History may prove me wrong, but I'd rather have high hopes and run with either Obama or Edwards (or both) than compromise my own beliefs.

Obama/Edwards 08

All you need to see: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/

Obama with his lack of experience and sweeping victory in Iowa walks away with 16 delegates to Clinton's 15 delegates. Wait until the BIG states chime in and bury Obama under and avalanche of Clinton wins.

There will be a time when this country will be fair and just…and have no problem seeing past color. Unfortunately…we have not reached that time. Anyone voting for Obama to take the Democratic nomination…might has well vote for a Republican to be our next President.

Truth is…Barack Obama simply doesn't have the kind of experience in Washington that our next President needs in order to bring about change…. and we cannot afford time wasted with "on the job" training.

A vote for Obama…is a vote for another four years of failure in the White House.

HILLIARY WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT, AND IF NOT A REPUBLICAN

I'm excited to see Obama's success in IA of all places. Maybe their is hope for America. Maybe we will stop behaving like the 3rd world country we are slipping into. Just maybe, we will start behaving like the Blessed, Diverse, Talented people we are. Maybe we need to realize, All Hands are Needed on Deck, & all Faiths Praying that we don't go the way of Rome & fall from within. Things are too serious for the games we play.

Michael's entire concept of Obama being "run over" is ignorant…If he knew politics he would have the sense to know an elected official will get "run over" when they are an insider and they have a "leash" and they owe everybody except the people who elected them. I hope Michael thinks about getting "run over" when he goes to the gas station tomorrow…we are all getting "run over" by corrupt Republicans in power the past 8 years, who have been consitituents of big business that has us going into a recession as we speak.

Barack is bi-racial, yet in America, because of a racist mentality that is neither here or there , if he had "one drop of black blood" according to a higher court ruling that still has not been challenged he is considered to be simply black. It is what it is, America has come a long way, yet so far to go…and the first thing we need to do is elect someone who is capable and Michael when you get a Harvard Law Degree as with Mr. Obama, stop back by and see if your understanding of the reality of politics in washington is really about…being bought and sold and yes my friend….the american people have been SOLD out already.

If Obama becomes President, he should continue the line of untested, untried and incompetant leaders the US has had since Eisenhower, with honourable mentions to George H. W Bush and JFK. Since the country basically runs itself though, another simpleton at the helm shouldn't matter.
P.S Obama supporters, Michigan is worth Iowa and NH combined, and Hillary is the only one standing there…..oooops.

Congratulations to the Senator. Finally, the politics of defined hope triumphs over the politics of fear. Unity triumphs over divisiveness……………

Open season on the empty "change"of the Obama campaign. Let the nation see the corrupt underpinnings of the Obama prop job.Federal trial in Feb. will expose the depth of corruption surrounding Obama as the illinois Democrats usually try to hide from inquiring REAL reporters. Will Barack answer questions from the Illinois/Chicago reporters now??? Iowa college students have'nt got a clue from where this guy was 'created'. Hey Iowa college students, if you really want to make a difference in your own state,learn the "story" of the imprisoned Chicago police officer Mike Mette who was convicted of defending Himself (no weapons)against a drunk,and is serving a 5 year term presently. Great State of Iowa; celebrate voting for the corrupt Chicago political HACK, throw the TRUE and Real, unassuming American hero in prison.

So the 60+ crowd likes Hillary… arent those also the voting bloc least likely to want change?

Better quiet down on CHANGE Hillary, may alienate the only voting bloc that seems to be all out for you.

Some of you non-Obama supporters are sore losers. Saying that Iowa "blew it" is an insult to the democracy that works so well in that state. It is the people's choice, for better or for worse. Obama is no fool; he will make a fine President.

don't know about you but I never leave a game after the first inning, No matter what the score

Alexis - How often have we heard that? The Karl Rove / GOP attack machine will have lost a lot of steam trying to derail Huckabee! This year we break the two party partison shackles!

Romney has the money but lack charisma, Huckabee doesn't have money but can reach the hearts of many.

Obama represents the ideal president, but there's no such thing as ideal, yet the closer he is, the best choice he becomes!

Experience, experience, experience. They are always talking about experience. Let us not forget that experience is not an absolute good. Its up to the experienced if she's going to use those lessons in a good way.

Congratulations to Barack Obama !
It is time for us to unify Americans and make the changes that will put America back on the right path. I think that people realize that Obama is the best, most trustworthy candidate for president.

Admittedly, I am concerned about what the Clinton dynasty will try to find against Senator Obama to smear his nomination by the Democratic party as the next President of the United States. I suspect they will try, for they have in the past, especially bringing up his kindergarten essay.

BUT I am confident they won't be able to come up with anything worthwhile listening to, except to brag about Hillary's experience (what experience??) and bring to the microphone her husband who (I believe) is not the person admired around the world.

I hope and pray that voters will listen to the candidates and vote for someone who can bring change to our country. That person is Barack Obama!!

i still find it had to believe that obama won in a 96% white state ,this goes to say that we are all hungry for change and looking beyond racial backgrounds,history has been made today by Iowans.

I am an independent and I'm shocked. Iowans top pick in both parties were my favorite. Way to go Iowa. I believe that experience rated a big "OHHH BROTHER" on the important scale tonight . They don't want more of the same from "Experienced Politicians". Better wake up you ingrains in Washington. People are tired of no representation. This next voting cycle of change is coming and people are pissed. Iowa, you actually gave me some small amount of belief tonight.

To: Michael who said "Anyone thinking a "first term" senator isn't going to be "run over" by the politicians in Washington is either naive or ignorant."

and

Alexis Colby who said "Just wait until the Republican attack machine starts in on Obama. He will wither away like nothing"

By Obama's actions that statement is debatable. One need only look back to the interaction that ocurred between he and John McCain the Ethic's Reform act. The letters appear online and are dated starting February 2, 2006

In these letters Obama stands up for acting based on what was in the best interest of the American People. Rather than delaying this bill by waiting for a committee to form, to study and discuss this issue, he took action along with others to create and introduce S. 2180, the Honest Leadership Act.

John McCain sharply criticized him over this, even raising the spector of his many years in politic's over Obama's few.

Despite this Obama did not waiver in his stand, he did not bow down to the pressure of someone basically claiming seniority over him. He stood his ground for what he believed in. Although he's politically young, this does not mean he is inherantly politicall weak.

first, i agree with some of the posters that the media, either well-intentioned or not-so-well-intentioned, should stop referring to Obama as simply African-American when he is in fact Bi-racial. while we should all be proud that a Black man can win white votes in a country that has historically fell short of this goal, labeling him incorrectly does none of us justice.

as for the naysayers that say the GOP will smear him if he becomes the Dem nominee, i have to agree they will try. but this time, i think it will fail, just as their attempt to smear Hukabee to avoid him becoming the GOP nominee has so far failed. there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of the old establishment running the show, are tired of partisian and negative campaigning, and on the issue of race are intelligent and enlightened enough not to fall for the fear tactics we can expect in the upcoming months. if the people want change, they have to stand up to the forces of evil out there and make change happen. hopefully, it will be the fuel of change and the strength of courage against the establishment that will propel either Obama or Hukabee or Paul into office. we can only hope. but only you can make it happen.

Michael said: "Congratulations to Barack for a well run campaign in a state that Hilliary was projected to have trouble winning."

That, along with his entire post, sounds like Howard Wolfson, HRC's campaign manager. He's a total slug and bully, which makes him a go-to man as a political consultant for those that want to bully their way into office. problem is, his tactics no longer work in the Internet age. Howard, we know that you're "Michael"; stop trying to play us! Only you could have had that opinion of the election (your polls showed it, no doubt).

As far as national delegates go, the three main candidates are going to be extremely close following Iowa. The next five days are going to be unbelievably critical for all three candidates. With a win in NH, any of the three dem candidates can pick up the momentum to carry them through the rest of the states. The weather most likely was a huge detterant (spelling?) for older candidates who Clinton was probably counting on.

I think that the Obama supporters feel the importance of getting to these caucuses more so than do those in the Clinton camp. It's going to be interesting to say the least. Maybe this will light the fire under the collective butts of those who think that a name alone can win her the presidency.

The message of change is alot more powerful than Clinton's message of history and experience, and it's extremely motivating. Clinton will need to show that not only does she know the ins and outs of the system better than the other candidates, but she'll need to show now that she also can and will make the necessary changes that the voters are looking for.

CLINTON '08

Obama is what our country needs right now. We need a man of integrity, intelligence, and able to represent all Americans - not just like-minded people. We have had enough divisiveness and anger, and mean spirited politics.

Honest i didn't see this coming. The Clinton had money, energetic and best political strategists in the nation, but people are tired of the same old Washington stories. People need change, and last night IA proves that.

Obama will either come second in NH and definitely pick SC. That will be the end of The Clinton. Stream line medias couldn't see this coming, but as Obama said Iowan spoke last night.

For those who say Obama will not last until the General Election are the same that said there is no way Obama will win Iowa. Obama WON Iowa so now out of touch critics and Media (silence it already).

When Obama wins NH. There should also be a check mark put in Obamas column for SC. That’s a done deal.

All the tricks of moving Primary’s around, no late night comedy writers, plants and foul play false stories. DID NOT WORK.

Good-bye, Hillary. Farewell, Bill. You are both better at being goodwill ambassadors for the US around the world than entertaining your personal ambitions. Watch out now for the Huck-ster.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for MORE doom and gloom.

This race is not over, either candidate of either party can still win. a candidate focusing on expanding medicare to all and leveling the playing field for u.s. workers can win. If we eliminated the payroll tax and replaced it with a sales tax to pay for social security and health care, it would lower the cost of exports while raising the cost of imports. This would reduce outsourcing, reduce the shipping jobs overseas and provide a basic health insurance for all. It would not increase taxes for most people and would tax those who are not now paying taxes such as drug dealers and pimps.

Wake up America!
Remember Katrina!
The current administration will see to it that a animal is feed before it gives you a crumb. They have setup laws to keep you poor and struggling, dividing families farther apart to keep them alienated rendering you helpless to help one another, desperate for self preservation; bleeding you for every penny they can get, not only for themeselves but for businesses to get more and more from you. Not until you go to fight for what you thought was your rights do you discover that not only do they control you but they have established laws to give businesses control over you. Laws established against you. Barack Obama has expertise in these areas.
We are a people that demands to be heard not ignored and dictated to. Barack Obama not only wants to hear our voices but belives "OUR VOICES CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" as we believe.

Barack Obama is our man for President.

New Hamshire will demonstrate as Iowa did the strong DISIRE for change.
Barack Obama will bring about the change America needs.

THANK YOU IOWA for leading the way to where this country needs to go! ! !

The reason why people are still gving reason why Obama don't need to be president is because he is a person of color.just be honest to your salf and say it and you will be free.by the way I don't watch cnn anymore I just come to there website and hit any body who says any wrong thing about obama.

Schneider's point is a good one: I've seen more than a few polls showing that black voters tend to cite white-vote-viability as their reason for not supporting Obama. That concern is just gone.

In a general election, this could honestly make a few southern states competitive - not winnable, but it would force the RNC to spend money there, when other typical swing states still need funding.

Acknowledging the possibility of a major scandal, could we be looking at the first landslide win since Reagan?

Thanks Iowa!!!!!!!!!!! As an African American woman I was really nervous about the outcome of this caucus. AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE and a leader who will listen and work for the people of the USA. When you talk about EXPERIENCE-clearly it's overrated …just look at our current President and his administration and all of their "EXPERIENCE" and then look at the status of America & the average American families TODAY…has "Experience" make us BETTER OFF individually, collectively, nor globally uhmmm I think not!!! If we don't make the RIGHT choice in November we will be in for a 4 year "Experience" alright.

It's Time for a Major CHANGE from the POLITICS of Old that serves the haves and OPPRESSES the have nots. Obama and Edwards are the BEST hope for a WIN for the DEMOCRATS & for the USA in November!!! GOD BLESS YOU IOWA!!!!

GET OUT & VOTE DEMOCRATS, REMEMBER WE WOULDN"T BE IN THIS MESS IF GORE HAD WON 7-8 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, brother…. why oh, why!!! does this people feel like Obama is the better choice???? the guy is EMPTY!!!! his speeches are full of NOTHING!!!!

oh, well… Bill Clinton lost in Iowa and went on to not only win the nomination, but also to be one of the best presidents in a generation….

in 2004, Howard Dean won Iowa, and we all know what happend afterwards….

in fact, only Gore in 2000 and Carter in 1980 have won Iowa and the nomination… and we all know what happend with them….

I suggest we change the "first-voting'state" to another with a better vision of the future…..

For the 1st time in a while I'm excited about being an American. Simply because a majority white state voted for a candidate based on his platform, not on his race. Thanks IOWA for restoring my hope in the process. All of the Obama haters refuse to believe that a man with Black in his background can't win because you know deep in your hearts you wouldn't vote for him because you're caught up with race. Undercover racists. I'm sure you're going to tell me you have lots of black friends. (None of whom are invited to your homes on a regular basis. None with whom you'd leave your kids with in event of an emergency.) Oh yeah..there was that one kid in high school you were kind to. That counts. You are a good person. To all the age 40 and older African Americans who continue to buy into the lie you've been fed since you were allowed to vote "Black candidates can't win so we have to vote White if we want the democrats to win." Stop being racist! Yes older black folks are racist against white folks and other black folks. It's ridiculous. Thank God for the college kids and teens who are truly growing up colorblind and unhindered. Lastly for the person asking about why Mr. Obama isn't identified as Biracial. I can tell you that in Louisiana a law was passed by the state legistature in 1970 stating that any person 1/32 parts Black is consider Black and that's how it's recorded on our birth certificates. Despite the fact that my child thought I was white until she was 6 and old enough for me to explain the difference in races…my birth certificate says I'm Black, and I embrace it. But my allegiance lies in being a Christan and a human being.

Obama Nation pulled it off. Not with smoke and mirrors or a dog and pony show. They pulled off the big V by working hard, speaking to the issues that truly matter, and listening to the people.

Let's enjoy this moment for all it is worth.

New Hampshire and South Carolina are whole new ballgames. I believe Obama will remain steadfast and focused. GAME ON!

Daniel Barton
Cleveland, OH

One year as a Senator does not give you the experience to lead this country. I will not vote for such a green and inexperienced candidate as Obama. Hillary is a strong, fierce and incredibly inteligent candidate who CAN institute change for this country. Iowans….you blew it. I can only hope that with the next few states' contests, their residents remember the peaceful and prosperous years of the Clinton era and remain loyal to the Clintons.

Thank you, Iowa!!! You give me hope for our country!

Another O-O Obama-Oprah rally!

Clinton is an experienced politician, not an experienced leader. Obama is a natural leader, but less experienced politically.

In reference to the weather, it doesn't seem like less older people showed up to support Clinton. The vote swung because more young people than usual showed up to support Obama…leadership draws a crowd.

I love the references to the 'Republican attack machine', as if the Democrats don't do the exact same thing. When will people learn that both political parties are equally evil and out for their own self interest first and foremost. If you believe Democrats=Good; Republicans=Bad then you're a pawn. That's in reference to the parties though, not the candidates!

Congratulations Senator Obama! Thank God Iowa saw through Senator Clinton. This country needs a leader to bring them together, Obama can do that. The last thing we need is the single most divisive candidate possible (draw your own conclusion on who that is).

Its seems that change is in the air. Both Republicans Democrats said in one state that we see who you are & what you've done, and we want it done differently!! I'm proud of the Iowa voters………

Has anyone noticed how the press always injects race into the story?

They have spent months saying blacks are not supporting Obama, but not it's going to make a difference in NH?

We have to focus on his race even if we didn't want to. It makes you think "here we go again, black this, white that". It bores me to tears.

To me the real story is Why didn't the experienced Political Machine of Hillary Clinton win?

It's amazing how good it feels to see an inspiring (not to mention articulate and intelligent) candidate win. But perhaps the best part about Obama is that he's not polarizing. Hillary and Bill had their chance to change the world; let Obama shine!

Obama '08!

Thank you Iowa, as I told my son last night, he is 16 y/o. When I was his age not in my wildest dreams did I think an African American would win the presidency in my lifetime. After listening to Obama's speech and looking at the young people in that crowd it was like the second coming of Camelot and the Kennedy years. As I listened and watched I began to believe 'he could actually win'.

Those who are concerned about Obama's electibility as a black person fail to realize that those who would choose to vote against him because he is black would first choose to vote against him because he is not republican.

Congratulations Iowa. You have shown that America can rise above our legacy of hatred, division, and disunity, and stand up for a hopeful future and genuine change.

One of the lines that struck me during Obama's official nomination speech when he first announced he was running was, "When I got to Washington, I saw it what it was, and I didn't like it." There is not much a junior Senator can change. There is a great deal more that a president can change. We need a fresh face, a fresh voice in Washington that can speak for all the people — not just the young, not the old, not the black or the white or the Christian or Muslim or just men or women — but everyone. All the other choices seem to only want to represent one segment of the population. Obama's broad appeal was reflected in the demographics of his Iowa voters.

Obama is the only candidate we have seen in decades that firmly believes everything he says, and says it with such conviction and authority we in the audience believe it too. Hearing him from the white house will be an amazing breath of fresh air and a break from the Bushisms of the last decade.

Change has already come. The race this time around was less dirty and whoever does play dirty, knows it will work against them. Did anyone listen? People don't want someone playing dirty. So whoever does will actually help the person there trying to bring down. I'm glad this day has finally come. I'm glad no one can scare up votes anymore by using 911 etc. Thanks god. You people talking about experience……..there have been nothing but experienced people in the oval office some did good and some did not. Experienced how????? By letting the drug and insurance companies continue to get away with what there doing to us. The movie SICKO is real people!!!!!!!!! It's time to bring americans together. Forget race, color,etc. Nothing is wrong with hope. Hope has been taken away from us for so long, when someone does hope, people laugh. What has the world become? Change is good. Hope is good. People that are scared of change don't go on to do great things in life. If it wasn't for great people fighting and dying for change, we would never have become leaders of the free world, along with so many other things. You peope that don't want change keep you month shut! We need change…..we need hope…..we need OBAMA! Thank you Iowa!

I dream of a day in America when a man will not be judged by the color of his skin, be it black or white, but by the content of his character. Perhaps that day finally arrived on January 3, 2008 in Iowa when Barack Obama, son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas won the Democratic primary election. Obama bridges the gaps and can bring America together. I hope he becomes the next president of the United States of America.

ALL Christians are not voting for Huckabee.

The Clintons should stop being so greedy for power. 8 years - that's enough.

But I don't want to be cruel to Hillary or her supporters.

Truth is, we need change, and Barack Obama is the man. Democrats let's all unite behind Barack.

One nation - one voice!

Obama is going to win Georgia too…

I'd be careful about blowing the Iowa caucus horn too loudly. Historically Iowa has not done well when it comes to predicting who the next president will be. The majority of the times when Iowa has chosen the winning president was when the individual ran unopposed.

Iowa has made the wonderful decisions in the past to back great candidates like Dick Gephardt, Jimmy Carter (second run), Walter Mondale, Bob Dole (twice), and George Bush when he ran against Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Wow! Plenty of elation here for the Obama supporters. I understand that but, hey, it ain't over yet. Obama won 16 delegates to the national convention, Hillary 15, and Edwards 14. Edwards finished 1/2 of a percentage point over Hillary, so that is basically a tie for second. This race is wide-open and all 3 top candidates had a strong finish in Iowa so they're heading to New Hampshire with the same stong momentum (in spite of CNN's Obama-biased reporting).

Fortunately the voices of Clinton and Edwards have not been drowned out by Obama's oratory skills. I would have thought that, by spending so much money on slick tv ads to saturate Iowa stations, and whipping his rally audiences into such a frenzy, Obama would have had a stronger finish. Guess it goes to show that voters are listening to the very real messages and specific agendas of Edwards and Clinton afterall. I think over-the-top hype will only carry Obama so far and then he's going to have to come up with some sort of specific agenda of his own, with clear-cut details of how he intends to effect "change". So far, only Edwards and Clinton have clearly detailed their plans which will change and improve the lives of all Americans. (Obama's quickly thrown-together plan for health care leaves 15 million Americans uninsured.) The real candidates for change are Clinton and Edwards. They are both electable in the general election, something Obama is not.

God's speed, Hillary and John!!

African-Americans ARE NOT intensely loyal to the Clintons and do not support Hllary Clinton over Barack Obama!

This could give Obama enough energy to move onto New Hampshire and other states. I suspect that he would still go to New Hampshire no matter his standing in Iowa. Since I haven't heard about the complete demographic breakdown, I don't know if this would really change things for the African-American community. Although, he is someone that they can rally around (with Oprah as well) that is from their community; someone that they can identify with to some extent. There is no way to fully identify with another person.

Thank God…there is hope for this country now…Go Barack!

I agree with Nick. Obama stand up . You are a Kenyian and your people need you. Also this should not be about being Black. But as Obama supporters keep pointing out it is. So will his Presidencey. Another civial right movement. This is getting old. Been going on long before Linclon. I thought we were seeking change not going back to the 19th century. I feel he is not ready not because of his experience, but because we do not know him. He talks about being transparent. Have him explain his Ill. voting record. Expose his state senate material. He says he has known. Will not tell us about the real Barrack Obama. No No No

OBamas speech last night sucked. He was boring to listen to. He is trying to act like Martin Luther King. Everything he said had to do with past racial issues like the water cannons and food counters he mentioned. We do not need another Al Sharpton !!!! I do not like Hillary and after Obamas speech last night I dont like him either. His wife needs some help with her clothing as well. I wonder how many people it took just to zip up her extremely tight blue dress. LOL

hillary's speech and bills face said it all last night…

she actually said it best , that the voters said they are "ready for change"

TRUE,
and that change is barack obama… not hillary.

The people of Iowa bridged the gaps, not Obama, they know their politics and I commend them. Now it's up to the other states to follow.

Excellent post N. Otter. I assume you heard Senator Obama's speech last night. It was as inspirational as a JFK or MLK speech. Too bad MLK isn't alive today (he'd be pushing 90) to see this young man's rise to prominence.

What has Hillary done for New York but keep the seat warm.
Hillary Clinton for Hillary Clinton

NO MORE PITY VOTES FOR HILLARY!

Barack Obama is a candidate I feel I can trust. No more wakeing up feeling like i'm having a nightmare in AMERICA.

What has hillary done for New York?
No more pity votes Hillary.

Hello America, I am a Canadian so I probably view the A merican elections a little differently. My comments are on Obama's speech.
Tell me I'm wrong but did I hear alot of Martin Luther King in Obama' s Speech?
I am not talking about the wording more the voice infections and his mannerisms
I listend to it acouple of times every time I am reminded of Martin Luther Kings WE HAVE A DREAM SPEECH.

G. Dyck

I'm a Republican - kudos to the Democrats who supported Obama….if my party doesn't nominate Giuliani - Obama will have my vote (and many other Republicans here in CT) - however - if you are dumb enough to vote for Hillary or Edwards…omg….do you guys even listen to their speeches…or just listen to what entitlement they promise you today …omg….

People please……… it should not matter if he is black… white….. or purple. I think now we want to put the Bi-racial tag on him now because he won the first state. Come on dont claim him yet, lets see how he finishes. Sadly people are still judged by color and you know that we're seldom given the choices of black /white/ mixed. If your daughter brought him home im sure most of you would consider him BLACK. But the big picture we have here is that, (and it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.)… AMERICA we are finally looking a little deeper then skin color….. we might be ok… lets get this election right….. The system works (well its been good enough in the past) …it is what it is….. lets forget he's black…. he had no choice in that… the people are becoming wise… they want real change …. if he's the best for the job…. and follows your rules…. and WINS…. take you hat off to him…. and to the system…. because less then 30 years ago a BLACK man would not have had a chance…. even if he was mixed…. America thank you …. my mixed kids thank you.. HOPE …. i get it now…. I LOVE ALL OF YOU…..

Congratulations, Obama! Now to Barack the vote in New Hampshire!!!!

Melissa, you are right, Obama is not MLK, he is his own man. If you listened to his speech last night, I believe you were dreaming, because the speech I listened to was great, and I'm white. Change is coming, you can come along, but you can also stay in the bush years!

G Dyck: You did hear King in there. It's an oration style used in America by many preachers in the pulpit every week. It's effective in not only conveying a firm message but also the emotions and the belief behind the words. We've gone so long without an effective public speaker for a president that we have forgotten what an accomplished orator can do. He can send chills up your spine, and when he is done, we are ready to march. Obama will put an end to "nukular" once and for all.

Giuliani, are you kidding? omg!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Iowa! The eyes of the world were watching and you showed them why we are still the best country ever–a republic and a democracy. NOT a dynasty and empire.

For what other job, do we want the person with the least experience? What qualifications, besides personality and charisma, are people looking for in a President? Since all the democratic candidates have very similar policy stances, it seems to me that people are going for the likability factor… Yes, Barack is very likable and idealistic. I, for one, admire his writings. But is he really prepared to run one of the world's great powers? I'm glad that America is putting racism to the side, but I'm not sure that sexism isn't still playing a role in Presidential politics. Even if you don't like HRC, what other woman can people imagine electing for President of the United States? My guess is that there is no one that comes to mind….

Thank you, Iowa, for restoring our faith in American democracy and for redeeming the image of our beloved republic in the eyes of the world. We are hoping that New Hampshire will finally turn the page to a new century and a new generation of grassroots citizens. While the Obama generations are working to enlarge the votiing base, Hillary's daughter is working for a hedge fund company. I have nothing against such companies, but the values of the parents can be found in the way they raised their children. And for Hillary now to rail against such companies again shows how much a phony and fraud she is. I am an over-60 baby boomer feminist who understands that someone who voted with Bush to send our young men and women into combat in Iraq is either dumb or politically and unethically motivated. I do not want her as my first woman POTUS. Her so-called experience has been a track record in failure–healh plan and marriage included. AND if she is so vetted, how come she will not reveal the names of her bundlers, open up the Clintons' finance records or permit access to her papers during the Clinton WH years? Her campaign and media keep saying we citizens do not know her enough, that she just has to make herself known more. We already know more than enough, and we just plain do not LIKE her. She is the threat of the Bhutto-phenomenon in our beloved country–nepotism, dynastic rule, and paralyzed because polarized government. Please, New Hampshire, move our nation ahead and vote Obama 08.

To the BIRACIAL question (there is no hyphen is biracial by the way): Yes it does matter whether or not he is considered biracial or not. Biracial and multiracial people in this country are greatly under represented. The reason it is important for Barack to proudly proclaim that he is biracial and not just black because he is NOT just black. I cannot take the GRE, apply for graduate schools, or take shopping surveys without being plagued with the question: What is your race? (Pick ONE only). Why should people in this country be forced time and time again, day after day to have to pick one race over the other? pick one parent over the other? I am an equal mix of two races and I should have a right to equally represent both and not just have to choose one. many people think that the miscegenation laws are over and there are no longer issues for mixed race people but this is not true. Just recently on the last US Census were mixed race people allowed to pick more than one race. For decades we were not given this liberty and this is only the first step in achieving fair representation. Why are mixed race people not allowed to exist? My school peers have been been given Black and Asian college scholarships and when they show up to receive their award they are gasped at and told that they are not Black or Asian or insert race here and therefore have no right to claim the scholarship. The reason why Barack Obama needs to advertise that he is biracial is so that the American population can stop being ignorant to the fact that mixed race people exist and stop grouping them in one race or the other. You may not agree but there is not a day in my life that I have to explain to somebody that yes I am half this and half that race and that is why i look "funny". I will never pick one race over the other and I should not have to. The point of Barack Obama embracing his mixed heritage is to not block us from being able to identify with more than one race, to prevent racial ignorance from people who have never come across a mixed race person before and to ensure that we are treated as an equal American as everyone else is.

If Obama wins…it wouldn't surprise me. People in the United States are so shortsighted and easily swayed by political manipulation.

How else do you explain George Bush being elected TWICE…?!

The same George Bush that was able to get the support of so many Americans in his goal of going to war with Iraq AND alienating the rest of the world in the process.

Barack Obama is a wonderful orator and appeals to so many of the younger generation with his broad smile and poised look. However…I am DONE with people who…like George Bush… does not have the credentials or experience to run this country.

If Barack Obama had Hilliary Clinton's experience and record of fighting the "bad guys" in Washington…I would be voting for Barack Obama. He doesn't and I won't.

The job of President of the United States should not be entrusted to someone who spent so much time hanging around students and teaching students instead of GROWING UP in the real world of Washington.

Obama for President…another mistake by the American people.

I think the news media should stop playing the race card and call the man what he is bircial.All you hear is African American he is not! He also needs to be questioned more on his record and lack of experience.I do not believe he nor Clinton ever ran a state or a business.I find it funny when the Democrats say they have the better people running.You have both the top Democrats with know experience in running anything and one we only know beacause who her husband is and thats the truth.The last great democrat was Bill Clinton because he was a moderate,now they go so far left I hope they never win again!!!!