Howard Dean's big endorsements

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Now Howie's got Harkin.  That probably secures Iowa for Dean.  I can't imagine that Gephardt will be able to come back now.  Polls were already showing him between five and ten points behind Dean.  Now, with Harkin throwing his support behind Dean, Gephardt doesn't have a chance.

I think endorsements do help because the candidate gets press coverage and it helps undecided people sort out who is supported by other elected officials that they may have voted for in the past.  I agree that Harkin is a big cahuna in a small pond, so his endorsement of Dean hurts Gephardt.  Also, Iowans aren't contrary like New Hampshire voters (who like to upset the apple cart).  BTW, no one really knows if endorsements truly help because its impossible to measure the effect.  

I agree I think it gives them good press coverage... nothing wrong with that god publicy... however I think it matters only to certain people...

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Also, about the McGreevey endorsement. After he endorsed Dean and many others followed I dont know how much you can take that. McGreeveys numbers are very low, and he is going to face a possible tuff primary against Rob Andrews who supports Gephardt. Also Kerry has Pascrell who is popular, and St. Sen. Adler from South Jersey. I think Dean has another Congressional endorsement from NJ.

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Harkins endorsement helped Dean. However Deans numbers in Iowa are not going up, they are staying the same. Kerry, and Edwards numbers are rising. Edwards got the endorsement form the Des Moines rigester, and Kerry got it from the St. Atty. Gen and the First Lady of Iowa even though her husband the Gov. is staying neutral.

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I think Kerry can find a way to come in 2nd or 3rd and then finish strong in NH possibly ahead of Clark. Edwards is also moving up in Iowa. From what I hear that Vilsack is very well liked but her endorsement isnt going to influence many.

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Kerry now has in Iowa a strong team of supporters from his national security team. He's using former Generals from the armed forces like Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy (Ret.) who was the highest ranking woman in the military ever, a couple former Asst. Secy. of State,Former Ambassador Joe Wilson, and the well liked former Governor Jeanne Shaheen. He also has a retired Brid. General

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Kerry seems to be drowning in NH though, now only 1-2% ahead of Lieberman for 3rd, which would be a great boost for Lieberman and crushing to Kerry.


True. But if he does good in Iowa will will give him that extra boost in NH. Lieberman doesn't have a shot, and plus him and Clark are the only ones in NH right now, everyone is shifting time and money into Iowa for the primary.