Obama hits the front, but he’s still a long way from the White House

John F Kennedy had to prove that a Roman Catholic could win in 1960, but the Catholic factor has not been an issue ever since.

Obama will have to prove that a black man can win the same way. Next Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire could be vital because that will be a regular ballot

SENATOR Barrack Obama won the Iowa primary because the caucus system can be ideal for candidates whose supporters are energised. The turnout was up by over 75%, which was phenomenal, and he won 57% of those aged under 30.