New realism of Iowa democrats can only be bad news for Bush

IMAGINE the scene. President Bush is doing a dry run before his State of the Union address. Just as he is running through some problem words and phrases, the door opens. It’s Karl Rove, his key political advisor.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
Ronan Mullen

"News from Iowa, Mr President Kerry's won it. Edwards second. Dean down in third."

There is silence for a moment.

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