Iowa Caucus 2012 Winner Predictions

I simply on-line, and as usual I browse the news at the WashingtonPost. and that i found the fascinating discussion in “PostOpinions” rubric, that’s the Iowa Caucus 2012 winner predictions from some authorities, like columnists, bloggers and editors.

Seven predicted Mitt Romney would are available in, first, 5 picked Rick Santorum, one picked one picked Ron Paul and Gary Johnson. They make a case for Their predictions below.

ALEXANDRA PETRI

Predicted winner: Rick Santorum

He’s bought everyone in Iowa at least one cup of coffee.

EUGENE ROBINSON

Predicted winner: Rick Santorum

The Santorum wave will crest at just the right moment, giving him a narrow victory over Mitt Romney, with Ron Paul coming third. Michele Bachmann will finish dead last. Santorum’s support seems passionate — 76 percent of his backers say they’ll definitely brave the plunging temperatures to go out and caucus — while Romney’s seem lukewarm. Committed conservatives may eventually settle for Romney, but they’ve flirted with everyone else in the field (except Jon Huntsman) and now have turned to Santorum. Fortunately for him, the caucuses are happening now — not enough time for the infatuation to fade.

JENNIFER RUBIN

Predicted winner: Mitt Romney

In the last week, Iowa Republicans have gotten serious about their presidential choices. Romney, who put all the pieces together in the nick of time, will narrowly capture first place with about 25 percent. Next will be the surging Rick Santorum with approximately 22 percent, as he consolidates evangelical support. In third will be an increasingly defensive Ron Paul at around 19 percent. The race then becomes a three-man contest, with Romney the heavy favorite.

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