Roland Martin objects to the notion that you have to take Iowa to win . The fact is, if Trump wins in Iowa, he will be a shoo-in for the nomination No candidate should drop out based on performance in Iowa or New Hampshire . The latter two vaulted to the top of the polls based on debate performances . The 48 other states must not be dismissed , he says ; changes in fortunes happen . Iowa boosted Obama , he says , but not winners Huckabee , Buchanan or Tsongas .
Roland Martin objects to the notion that you have to take Iowa to win . The fact is, if Trump wins in Iowa, he will be a shoo-in for the nomination No candidate should drop out based on performance in Iowa or New Hampshire . The 48 other states must not be dismissed , he says ; changes in fortunes happen . Iowa boosted Obama , he says , but not winners Huckabee , Buchanan or Tsongas .