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Until now, Clinton's campaign has been relatively restrained in what political pros euphemistically call "contrast" - in large part, because Iowans have a history of rejecting negative campaigning. (See: Romney, Mitt.) "We certainly held back," one Clinton aide said...
...Iowa in the 2004 caucuses helped him win the South Carolina primary that year and earn a spot on the ticket as John Kerry's running mate, claimed last night's results were a victory for both him and Obama, since each ran as agents of change in contrast to Clinton, the establishment candidate. "The one thing that's clear tonight in Iowa is that the status quo lost and change won," Edwards declared, noticeably not congratulating Obama for his victory. "You have created and started a wave of change, a tidal wave of change that will travel from here...
...tarmac rallies Romney held on Wednesday were downright raucous. Crowds only numbered between 50 to 100, not much larger than a house party, but they were enthusiastic. There were whistles, screams and signs whose wordy perfectionism - one lists all seven of the planks of Romney's stump speech - contrast sharply with the brightly-colored faux folkiness of the signs distributed by volunteers. These are people who have fallen for the guy they entered into an arranged marriage with. "I love him! I love him! I love him!" shouts a former teacher in Cedar Rapids...
...applauded, as if he had already won something. It was a welcome relief after an hour-long flight through frozen winds on rickety prop planes - one for the candidate and two for the press, including a wood-paneled antique that seated just five. It was also a sharp contrast to the cold shoulder Huckabee received from the journalistic establishment Monday, in one of the oddest press conferences in modern presidential campaign history...
...Thus, in contrast to AQI, the Mahdi Army enters 2008 with its military capability and its base of support largely intact. If the political or military dynamic changes in 2008, the militia's leadership could just as easily choose to once again unleash its fighters. By mid-summer the surge will be over, and U.S. troop strength will be back where it was in late 2006. So, if the cease-fire does end, the U.S. will not be fighting with the 30,000 reinforcements that contributed to the gains of 2007. It will also face an adversary with strong support...