Background to the NIE on Iran

New York Times: Interesting article that looks at the background for the NIE on Iran. The US Intelligence Services, CIA etc, discovered new information that ran counter to their original view of Iran. The NYT of course does not agree with the Bush policy when it comes to Iran, more carrot and carrot if the Times had its way. This is shown by the following written today by the Times, " Administration officials have said that they would continue to advocate tougher sanctions, which seems increasingly unlikely. ( author's VIEWS highlight )" The Times does not want sanctions, it is elite and weak, might be right about Iran but there is still a need for tough sanctions on Iran but also back channel diplomacy, if the NYT would allow the government to keep secrets.

Iowa Poll

A new poll by Strategic Vision in Iowa, this is very good for Obama, here are the good results for the Obama Camp.

Obama 32 %

Clinton 25 %

It should be noted that Clinton is even with Edwards in this poll. What a political race we would have if Obama wins and Edwards comes second and Hillary Clinton third. The six point lead she has in N.H would fade over night.


A very interesting poll ,to the point and simple to read, click here to read.

Clinton Win ? ( PDF Version )

I must admit at the dawn of time, e.g when the race for the 2008 started, that over all I thought Hillary Clinton would win, now I am not so sure, if Obama can win in Iowa and Edwards can come in second I think we are looking at a new whole ball game. The latest poll from ABC/Washington Post shows Clinton with only a six point lead over Obama in New Hampshire, Clinton 35 % - Obama 29 %. The question has to be asked, will Hillary Clinton lose ?