Obama and Huckaee make their moves

So, it may only be 350,000 or so Amereicans who actually voted, or should I say stood in a certain corner, but the first state of 50 have nailed their colours to the mast and I'm delighted to see that Iowans have backed Obama so resoundingly, Barack receiving 37.6% to Hillary's 29.5%.

I am even delighted in their backing of Mike Huckabee as, of the Republicans going for President, I have to say Huckabee seems the most palatable.

And the result is a little boost for my ego as this morning's result matches my own prediction last month.

Now I just hope Obama can continue the momentum into New Hampshire, win there and then pick up all of John Edward's backing, his money and, best of all, his supporters. The dream ticket of Obama and Edwards is one giant step closer this morning.

I think this quote, taken before yesterday's result, captures the opportunity well:

""When it's this close in both parties, what happens five days earlier in Iowa is bound to affect the New Hampshire result. If Romney or Clinton loses Iowa, they may go down in New Hampshire as well," Schneider added.

I don't know who Schneider is, but I like the cut of their gib.