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1.26.2004
 
Clark's Notch?

Most people anticipated Wesley Clark would win the first town in New Hampshire: he was the only candidate to visit there. But beyond that most people aren't certain. John Kerry looked prohibitively in control after Iowa, and now it appears Howard Dean is going to push him for every single vote. Edwards is basically pulling out and heading below the Mason Dixon line while Joe Lieberman is wondering if he can steal the Palmetto state away from Al Sharpton and Edwards. Bizarrely, Dean seemingly has no state lined up as his next, but Clark will head to Oklahoma...across the road from his native Arkansas.

But maybe the best news is that the nasty winter storm predicted to hit New Hampshire tomorrow is on hold. After all, no one knows where the candidates will be, for it's an unpredictable day ahead. But the weather could surprise, the results could surprise... and if you know anything about the Republican establishment, they hate that. The more it remains inconclusive who the front runner is, the more they have to attack all the candidates. No more Club for Growth ads at Dean. Now there's a nasty piece in the "New Republic" smashing Kerry. And dare we forget: John Edwards was interviewed by Bill O'Reilly. Perhaps the reality is though that some are hoping Edwards rises up like Clinton did after Paul Tsongas won in New Hampshire in 1992. Bush Sr. thought victory was assured against good ol Bill but he was mistaken.

We would be happy to link to the "New Republic" article about John Kerry...but they want you to subscribe and leave us out in the cold. ABC's "The Note" provided a little hint of what's to come. Needless to say if Kerry wins tomorrow...we will break it all down for you. If he doesn't and Howard Dean comes back to the fore (or anyone else) watch out for another attack from another part of the Republican establishment. Well okay, so Al Sharpton may find himself with little to worry about since no Black Republican group can attack him...after all... can you think of an African American who votes GOP consistently other than Condi, Colin, and ex-Oklahoma QB, ex-Congressman, and current Clear Channel shill Julius Caesar Watts?

If we find one, we will let ya know. Sleep tight.


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