2008 Iowa Caucus: A Nation Feels Sorry For You

In the tradition of the "Living Room Chats" that are such a part of the Iowa Caucuses, Hillary Clinton fielded questions after a speech at a biodiesel plant in Newton, Iowa. According to the Scarlet and Black, Grinnell University's Newspaper, one of Clinton's senior campaign aides contacted a Grinnell University student and told her a question to ask. To the surprise of no-one, FOX News was the first major outlet to pick up on this story. The NY Daily News says that bruises are beginning to show as the other Democratic candidates are taking aim at the front-runner. Slate has an article about how the women in Iowa view the New York Senator.

It's been a tough week for Hillary; the debate was a debacle, and her response to it was even worse. She's still well ahead of her fellow Democratic contenders, and there is little doubt that she will win the Iowa Caucus; but a slip like this could have long-term consequences if her performance in Iowa is anything less than spectacular.