The script for this is almost out of some sort of political movie thriller. Both primary races are wide open, after every poll at least on the Democratic side, assured us of an Obama victory (somewhere Dewey & Landon must be smiling.) Orthodox-minded Catholics and Christians in general seem to be all over the board as it relates to the candidates. While Senator Thompson got the backing of some major pro-life groups, his candidacy is still on the launch pad waiting for fuel and a spark. Senator McCain has been praised by the likes of Priests for Life founder Father Frank Pavone for his pro-life voting record, though the organization obviously can't endorse a candidate. Even Governor Huckabee has some support from Catholics. Liberal Republican Catholics (Cafeteria) still seem smitten with Mayor Giuliani. On the Democratic side, the jury for liberal Democratic Catholics (Cafeteria) is still out with Senator Clinton probably pulling in the Sister Joan Chittister faction while Senator Obama attempts to garner the Martin Sheen contingent. I suppose there are some angry Catholics pulling for Senator Edwards & Congressman Ron Paul, all the while believing some conspiracy theory as to why they aren't more popular. I would think Evangelicals would rally behind Governor Huckabee in South Carolina, However, there are enough military veterans and orthodox-minded Episcopal holdouts to give McCain at least a shot to win the state. Before that we have Michigan, Nevada and then after South Carolina, we have Tsunami Tuesday, where over a dozen states vote. Hold on to your hats. Feel free to comment and give your prognostications for the upcoming primaries.