Gephardt: Done.
Lieberman: One event closer to being done.
Sharpton: No change.
Kucinich: Probably no change, unless the Edwards’ “deal” alienated part of his base.
Dean: Loser. If the caucus itself didn’t hurt him, the spectacle afterward sure did. When you’re running for president, it’s probably a good idea to act–you know–dignified and presidential.
Clark: Mixed result. On one hand bypassing Iowa and staying in New Hampshire didn’t turn out to be too damaging because no clear front runner emerged from the caucus. On the other hand, all the media attention was focused on Iowa, not New Hampshire.
Kerry: Winner. Iowa gives him credibility and momentum heading back to New England. Problem is it’s still unclear how competitive he can be in the South. Moreover, he drained a good chuck of his resources in Iowa. Is there another house to mortgage?
Edwards: Winner. Iowa propelled his candidacy to top-tier status. Lots of momentum and media exposure. And unlike Dean, the more people have seen of Edwards, the more they seem to like him.