Late Iowa News

The Iowa Independent is reporting that the Richardson campaign is directing his supporters to switch to Obama in those caucuses where he is not viable. The theory is that they wants to make sure Clinton doesn't win, which would end the race. As it would also hurt Edwards, they feel it would make Richardson the "alternative" candidate to the top two. As polls have shown Edwards being the leading second-choice candidate among Richardson caucus-goers, this would be a big blow to Edwards and a huge help to Obama. In reality, it would be useless to Richardson, but desperation can make us do dumb things.