Obama’s historic win?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
Barack Obama's huge win in Iowa last night was characterized this way by Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal this morning: "His takedown of Mrs. Clinton was the softest demolition in the history of falling buildings."
But make no mistake. A demolition it was. What we don't know yet is whether Obama's victory was an anomaly created by the polarizing nature of Hillary Clinton combined with the widespread opposition to President Bush or whether we saw the start of something truly historic last night. I will wager you this: if he wins, students in classrooms around the country will be listening to Obama's victory speech last night 20 years from now. It was beyond brilliant.
It's not just that Obama won, it's how he did it. The huge turnout of voters and first-time caucus-goers. His overwhelming win among young people and independents. He even beat Hillary Clinton among women. This all suggests something very important may have happened last night. Americans may have made the first tiny steps on the road to taking back their country
It's a long way from over. But if Obama can come out of New Hampshire with two wins under his belt and head into South Carolina on January 26 where that state's huge black population will have its first real chance to vote for one of their own... well, watch out.
Here’s my question to you: What does Barack Obama’s huge win in the Iowa caucuses mean?
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Mandatory Breathalyzers at high schools?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
One New Jersey high school is getting serious about teen drinking by making Breathalyzer tests mandatory at dances and other social events.
According to a local TV report, the school's superintendent says some students' behavior had left them with no choice. School officials say the test, which is similar to what takes place at a police traffic stop, sends a clear message about their zero-tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol.
And, it appears to be working. Students are passing the Breathalyzer tests, and other districts are now starting to do the same. One Connecticut high school is even implementing such tests on a daily basis when students are suspected of drinking.
Critics of school Breathalyzer tests say it violates student's rights. But the New Jersey school insists it’s steering clear of privacy issues by making the students sign a contract that says they have to take a Breathalyzer test if they go to school social events.
Here’s my question to you: Do you approve of mandatory Breathalyzer tests for high school students?
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A GOP demolition derby?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
While the Democratic Party is approaching a swoon over Barack Obama, last night's Iowa caucuses turned the Republican race into a demolition derby.
Although the contest in Iowa traditionally narrows the field, last night's results have done just the opposite, giving more Republicans a chance to get the nomination. And you better believe it will get bloody before it gets decided.
Mike Huckabee's Iowa victory means it's a much more open race going into New Hampshire. He now has the opportunity to capitalize on his win, show that he can get support from more than just Evangelicals and turn his campaign into a national competition.
But he's far from the only one who stands a chance. John McCain, who has been surging in recent polls in New Hampshire, hopes to win there and use that momentum to move forward. The fact that Mitt Romney didn't win last night is great news for McCain.
When it comes to Romney, Iowa was a huge loss for him, having spent so much money and time there. He needs to find a way to recover. If he loses again, in New Hampshire, you can stick a fork in Romney… he's done. And then there's Rudy Giuliani. Iowa validated what many say is a risky strategy for him: skip the early, small states and count on Super Tuesday and being able to do well in places like Florida.
In other words, game on.
Here’s my question to you: Who ultimately will emerge as the GOP presidential nominee?
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