Obama Hits Stride and Leads Clinton In New Iowa Poll

Chris Cillizza at the Washington Post is impressed by Obama. Joe was convinced weeks ago that Hillary was in trouble. I was less convinced. And I still think that, regardless of whether she wins or loses the first two primaries, she'll put it out in the end. But were Obama to win the Democratic nomination, could he win the national election? I'm constantly surprised by Republicans I meet who really like Obama. I think he has great cross-over potential for picking up Republican votes. But, there are some potential potential hurdles. To what degree will Obama's race be a problem with some voters? And does Obama, or his team, have the experience to take on the Republican attack machine? Just look what the Republicans did to John Kerry. Say what you will about Hillary, but her people know how to fight. Having said that, Obama seems to be besting Hillary, or at least starting to, so perhaps he knows something she doesn't.