Iowa's impact on Georgia's primary

By Charles Edwards

Atlanta, GA – With Iowa behind them, Presidential candidates from both parties are focusing on the challenges ahead.

However, most political experts say Georgia's presidential primary on February 5th won't be much of a contest for Republicans.

They differ on which Democrat will win the peach state.

University of Georgia political science professor Charles Bullock says it appears voters on the religious right have finally found their candidate in Republican Mike Huckabee.

BULLOCK: 2, 3 months ago it looked like Fred Thompson was going to be that individual. He really hasn't taken off. I think that is really the impetus for Huckabee which propelled him to the front of the pack in New Hampshire. It should also help him in Georgia.

Before the Iowa votes came in, polls showed the Republican race between Huckabee and Mitt Romney. In Georgia, Romney has raised money and many endorsements from elected officials. Tom Baxter edits the Southern Political Report for Insider Advantage.

BAXTER: The big question that comes out of Iowa is whether this is a really fatal wound to him and if we will see his support dwindle by the time the primary comes to Georgia.

However, the Republican who wins Georgia may not be Romney or Huckabee. Emory University political science professor Merle Black says two Southern states, South Carolina and Florida, have primaries this month.

BLACK: and that's the point at which Rudy Guliani either becomes a factor or his campaign completely disintegrates.

Some are also wondering about the future of Hilary Clinton's campaign. Even though she was once the clear cut front runner, Barack Obama's win in Iowa has tightened the race for the Democratic nomination. The win has also answered some questions about Obama's campaign, according Clark Atlanta University political science professor William Boone.

BOONE: and I think that will at least lessen the notion that he can't win simply because he's black and whites will not vote for him.

While Obama is in New Hampshire, his supporters will be in Atlanta this weekend canvassing in Congressman John Lewis' district. Lewis gave his long sought after support to Hilary Clinton. However, Obama is looking to use Iowa as a way to sway votes.