BREAKING: New Zagbee poll shows Gravel leads in Iowa

There is a new poll out today that shows a stunning development in the race for the Democratic nomination. Former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel has taken the lead among likely caucus goers -- a development that has left other campaigns flabbergasted.

"Say what?" said Sen. Barack Obama.

"Gravel? Seriously?" said former Sen. John Edwards.

The new poll by the respected Zagbee Surveys Inc. shows a remarkable surge in just the last 12 hours.

Gravel ---- 36%
Edwards -- 12%
Obama --- 11%
Clinton --- 10%

Iowa voters gave compelling reasons for their switch.

"Why am I for Gravel? Why the hell not?" said one waitress at a Des Moines cafe.

The Washington Post attempted to contact Gravel for reaction to this new poll, but his whereabouts are currently unknown. So they contacted a campaign spokesperson.

"We're leading? No shit?" said Gravel backer Joe Fred Hudsucker, who runs a tanning salon in Ames. "Um, yes, I, um, knew it all long. After this we're gonna win that Vermont primary too."

It is being speculated that Gravel's lack of anything resembling an organization might be an impediment in the subsequent flurry of primaries. And there are some questioning the validity of a survey with an 22% MOE.

But for now, the Gravel campaign is basking in its 15 minutes. Hudsucker is already lined up to be on Meet The Press and Hardball and says he is not sure whether he will accept an invitation to appear on O'Reilly's show.

"Hell, I might even get laid before this is over," Hudsucker said.