The majority of Kerry's Iowa voters are old -- 43% of the votes he got are from voters over age 65. A majority described themselves as conservative. Meanwhile, a majority of Edwards' Iowa voters are women. Really interesting numbers here.

"The vast majority of people who are going to vote in the primaries and caucuses, not to mention the general election, are only just now beginning to pay attention," writes Mark Schmitt, in his superb blog on the US electorate, the Decembrist. Must read on the 'Dean bubble,' Edward's appeal, and why Clark would make a great president.

"Open, protracted" primary fight now anticipated, writes the Post.

Posted by Laura at January 19, 2004 11:59 PM