Republicans Presidential Candidates Will Drop Like Flies Today

Since today is the day that the Iowa straw poll happens, I predict some of the pretenders will drop out of the race after poor showing. The Washington Post reported that Tommy Thompson will drop out of the race if he doesn't finish first or second, which seems unlikely.

The results of the straw poll will be announced at 5pm Pacific time Saturday.

My bet is that Ron Paul, who seems to be the most sane of all the Republicans, is in it for the long haul. Which leaves Brownback, Hunter, McCain, Giuliani, Huckabee and Tancredo. McCain has long rumored to be in trouble both financially and in the polls due to his undying support for GW's war in Iraq. McCain outright skipped the event knowing that he will not finish second or third even.

Don't be surprised if one or two other's (in addition to Tommy Thompson) drop out after today due to a poor showing. The race to the White House starts today and the field is narrowing. How long can some of these fringe candidates survive?