In Iowa, it's Gingrich going away - with the Mormon and the Martian neck-and-neck for second

According to one recently concluded poll, Newt the Unelectable has taken an eight-point lead over Mitt Romney in one Iowa poll, with Ron Paul the Laughable only one point in back of Romney.

Meanwhile, the reputable Iowa Poll has Gingrich leading, with Rep. Paul (R-Utopia Planitia) actually moving past Romney into second place.

The exit of Herman Cain from the race is apparently crystalizing the Iowa Caucuses into a three-man race, with Romney- the only Republican with a realistic chance of defeating President Obama- the big loser. All the polls currently show Gingrich pulling away here.

Henry Clay is supposed to have said once, "I'd rather be right than president." Iowa Republicans are somewhat notorious for the fact that they'd rather be far Right than elect one.

Here's hoping they come to their senses in the next four weeks. Fortunately for GOP prospects next November, Romney seems to still be in control in New Hampshire.

HT: Drudge, Real Clear Politics