Iowa to Decide Next President?

In the popular vote, Iowa seems to not have any particular pattern when it comes to siding with a party. In 2008, Barack Obama received 54%, and John McCain received 44.7%. In 2004, George W. Bush won with 50.3% of the vote, while John Kerry had 49.7%. In 2000, Al Gore won by only .4% of the popular vote with a total of 50.2%.

Voting History In Iowa

It seems as though it is alternating, so perhaps it is Mitt Romney's turn to win Iowa? Public Policy Voting reported that Obama was up 2 points on August 26, but Rassmussen reported on August 8 that Romney was up 2 points.

Real Clear Politics - Iowa