The New York Times GOP Numbers: If They're Right, Huckabee is Within Striking Distance of Romney in Iowa

    The GOP Republican numbers in Iowa and New Hampshire, according to the latest New York Times poll:

    IOWA

    Romney 27%
    Huckabee 21%
    Giuliani 15%
    (just the top 3 listed)


    NEW HAMPSHIRE

    Romney 34%
    Giuliani 16%
    McCain 16%
    (just the top 3 listed)

    Three significant things to watch: First, Huckabee is within striking distance of an upset in Iowa. Second, McCain is in huge trouble in New Hampshire -- a state he basically has admitted he has to win. Third, if this is how the results actually turn out, Giuliani will be  OK -- he can live with a third and a second.