Mad_Machine76
Mad_Machine76's JournalI'm of the opinion that it will be difficult for the Republicans to nominate a successful candidate
this year (i.e. one with widespread appeal). That being said, we need to resist the urge to be complacent and unify quickly around whoever wins the Democratic nomination to make sure not only that a Republican doesn't win but that we get a good turnout at the local, state, and Congressional levels. If we can get the Senate back, that will at least make life a little easier for Hillary or Bernie in the WH.
What about
all of those other non-Presidential nominees that won Iowa in years past (i.e. Bill Bradley)? 
This doesn't mean that Bernie can/will win the Democratic nomination. It just means that he made a strong showing and he's (obviously) still in the race and competitive. Likewise, Hillary (barely) winning in Iowa doesn't prove that her campaign is in disarray or "in trouble" either.
They're talking about this is horrible for Clinton
The fact that she won (by a razor thin margin) in a state where Bernie was heavily favored and one that she doesn't need to win (and where she lost badly in 2008) should be good for her campaign overall IMHO. Bernie made a strong showing too but his close loss doesn't portend a future victory for him as some of his supporters are trying to argue.
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