Obama, Huckabee win Iowa caucuses, CNN projects



DES MOINES, Iowa (CNN) -- Barack Obama will win the Iowa Democratic caucus and Mike Huckabee will be the Republican winner, CNN projects.

With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Obama had the support of 38 percent of voters, compared to 30 percent for John Edwards and 29 percent for Hillary Clinton.

"The numbers tell us this was a debate between change and experience, and change won," said CNN political analyst Bill Schneider.

Iowa delivered fatal blows to the campaigns of Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut and Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware. Both have decided to abandon their White House runs.

Bill Richardson, who finished fourth, said his campaign plans to "take the fight to New Hampshire."

For the winners of both party's caucuses, it's an age revolt for Democrats versus a religious revolt for Republicans, Schneider said.

On the Democratic side, Obama took 57 percent of the under-30 vote, according to CNN's analysis of entrance polls.

Speaking to supporters, Obama called the night a "defining moment in history."

"You came together as Democrats, Republicans and independents to stand up and say that we are one nation, we are one people and our time for change has come."

Huckabee's victory can be attributed to his overwhelming support among evangelical voters and women, the polls indicate.

Obama, Huckabee win Iowa caucuses, CNN projects - CNN.com

Now onward to New Hamshire!

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So the women like Huck, huh? Well add another one to that list.
Surprises all the way around!
I for one am really glad to see non front runners in the lead. And non millionaires.

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I second that motion!

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