Now that we have the winners in Iowa, can we move on to the other big race on everyone's mind? The Oscars! Actually, if you think about it, the run for the White House isn't that much different than the race for an Academy Award. There's never been so many candidates competing for one prize, and nobody knows who's going to win. For fun, let's break down the best picture nominees and pair them off with the politician that best represents each film:
"Atonement"
If it were a candidate: Hillary Clinton.
Why: Last summer it was the frontrunner. Now it's the underdog that could still win it all.
"No Country For Old Men"
If it were a candidate: Barack Obama.
Why: It's the leader of the pack. But will it stay on top?
"Into the Wild"
If it were a candidate: Fred Thompson.
Why: Proves that actors can do something other than just act.
"Michael Clayton"
If it were a candidate: John Edwards.
Why: Sticks up for the little guy over big business. But it falls apart with its confusing ending.
"Juno"
If it were a candidate: Mike Huckabee.
Why: The anti-abortion candidate. Voters either love it or hate it.
"American Gangster"
If it were a candidate: Rudy Giuliani.
Why: Against the mafia.
"There Will Be Blood"
If it were a candidate: Michael Bloomberg.
Why: The independent. In or out?
"Sweeney Todd"
If it were a candidate: Mitt Romney.
Why: Has a cult following, but it might be too red for mainstream voters. And by red, I mean gore.
If Gore was running, he'd be "The Kite Runner," which has good intentions but put me to sleep.