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Here's a look at what we are working on for tonight's broadcast of The CBS Evening News from Anchor and Managing Editor, Katie Couric..

Hi everyone,

It’s zero hour in Iowa, and we’re preparing to bring you complete political coverage as the clock ticks down to the very first votes cast of the 2008 presidential primaries. Our correspondents are stationed all over the Hawkeye State to bring you the latest from the campaign trail and I’ll be anchoring tonight’s broadcast from the center of the action in Des Moines.

New polls show both the Democratic and Republican races to be extremely tight - and extraordinarily competitive. But one candidate who’s had an up-and-down campaign is seeing a fresh surge of support: John McCain. Kelly Cobiella will have the scoop on how his campaign is reacting.

McCain’s fellow Republican Mike Huckabee is caught in a bit of a conundrum - and it could involve crossing a picket line tonight. Nancy Cordes will have the story.

Meanwhile, the top three Democratic candidates are at a near dead heat. Looking for a boost, John Edwards is on a 36-hour campaign blitz. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are simply concentrating on getting supporters to caucus. But that can involve going to extreme lengths, Jim Axelrod and Dean Reynolds will report.

Can Iowa voters really make or break a candidate? Bob Schieffer will take a look back through history for some precedent on the making of presidents.

Another deceptively simple question: What exactly goes on inside the all-important caucuses? Our senior political correspondent Jeff Greenfield does - and he’ll walk us through the steps.

Finally tonight, who are these people who each campaign is working feverishly to court and who wield so much political power? I’ll give you a detailed look at the voters of Iowa.

I hope you’ll join us, Katie