Paul places third in Iowa Independent survey

The question was asked "If the Iowa Caucuses were held tonight, what would be their results?"

Granted, the poll is unscientific and is based on some individual's assessment of how candidates would do based on the current political environment in the state, the campaigns themselves, amount of support, how active the support is, etc.

It had this to say about Paul, who placed third:

Ron Paul -- The more we think about it, the more we conclude that none of the remaining candidates on this list have a strong base of support the way Rep. Paul does. His unlikely coalition of supporters does not include many typical caucus-goers, but they are devoted. And to top it all off, the campaign appears to be fairly well organized here, with paid calls, visibility (television, radio, billboards), and direct outreach efforts. Much about the Paul campaign will remain up in the air until caucus night, but a third place finish would certainly raise some eyebrows heading into New Hampshire.

Victory is surely on the way in Iowa, and then onward to New Hampshire.