Political pundits are betting that if there is a large turn-out of independent cross-over voters and Republican turncoats at the Iowa caucus this week, that Barack Obama will surge ahead to win the coveted spot sought by all the candidates.
Likewise, if Hillary manages to manipulate a large show of Democrats in strong numbers, she may garner a win by about two percent of all available votes.
Meanwhile, competing candidates continue to give pep talks up 'til the final hour, with the specific aim of snatching up a fistful of valuable, undecided ballots.
Huckabee's been waxing passionately about family values, for instance.
John Edwards, on the other hand, continues to scorn Corporate greed - in spite of the fact critics argue that Iowans' care less about the issue - than voters in other key states around the Nation.
Well, I plan to snap up a bunch of snacks, and quench-thirsting sodas, then - hanker down for the big count in front of the TV - mid-week.
Once the carcasses are accounted for, the truth shall be known.
May the best man - or woman - win, eh?
