Huckabee and Obama win in Iowa

Mike Huckabee the republican caucuses in Iowa, and Barack Obama won the democratic caucuses in Iowa last night. Despite the fact this is only one of many caucuses to come in this historically important election it is very good publicity for both candidates.

A personal regard from a foreign policy stances is that Mike Huckabee could me similar to the current president when it comes to foreign policy. He for example has not called for the closure of Guantanamo Bay, he also supports the Iraq War which has also been very unpopular in the International community.

On more domestic issues, Huckabee is also devout Christian been a former Southern Baptist. He has voiced his support for creationism and does not believe in evolution. In 1992 he also said "
I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk". In my opinion: This is a very ignorant view on homosexuality.

Obama was a surprise candidate to come to the front running as he has very little experience, however this does not appear to affected him. It is still all to play for however - It does not mean either will Huckabee or Obama will be the candidates, It should be better to predict who will be the candidates when more votes have been taken.