--David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst
With Iowa polls showing races in both parties neck and neck, each campaign has been thinking up its dream scenario -- and worst nightmare. Here is what they may be thinking:
Hillary's best outcome -- a decisive victory, Edwards 2nd, Obama 3rd.
Hillary's nightmare -- decisive Obama victory, Edwards 2nd, HRC dragging at 3rd.
Obama's dream -- a decisive victory, Edwards 2nd, HRC dragging at 3rd.
His nightmare -- HRC wins decisively, Edwards 2nd, he disappoints at 3rd.
Edward's dream -- decisive win, Obama 2nd, HRC far back at 3rd.
Big danger for him -- coming in 2nd.
His nightmare -- HRC or Obama win, he comes in 3rd.
Romney's dream -- decisive win, Huckabee 2nd, McCain in single digits.
His nightmare -- Huckabee wins, McCain virtually tied with Romney for 2nd.
Huckabee's dream -- decisive win, Romney mired in a deep 2nd, McCain a dismal third. Huckabee's nightmare -- a weak 2nd.
McCain's dream -- A surprise showing anywhere up near the top.
His nightmare -- a distant 3rd in low single digits.
Giuliani's dream -- Huckabee wins big, Romney a distant 2nd, Rudy wins more than McCain.
His nightmare -- Romney wins big, everyone else scattered, he is nearly invisible.
We'd welcome alternative dreams -- and nightmares -- from you!
