Romney Holds Margin in Iowa

Mitt Romney is still leading in Iowa, despite the surge from Giuliani and the other competitors' strong campaigns. Thompson has closed to second in Iowa, with Giuliani and Huckabee in a dead heat for third. Few believe that Giuliani would have fared well in Iowa, but many believe he can challenge or win New Hampshire, and Florida is his to lose.

Tuesday night's "debate" should provide some new polling data that will help to better define the race, since it is the debut of Fred Thompson in front of the political lens. If he can perform naturally and hold his ground, he could unseat Romney in the Iowa front-runner position.