I could see this stray comment by Michelle Obama coming back to hurt her husband’s campaign:

Of course, she made a case for her husband to become president, saying that America needs new leadership in the White House. She said Barack needs Iowa to win. “Iowa will make the difference,” Obama said. “If Barack doesn’t win Iowa it is over.”

Obama will probably do well in Iowa. But winning it outright? Who knows? It’s been a three-way dogfight for a couple of months now.

UPDATE: Well, there’s a hell of a correction at the above link:

“Iowa will make the difference,” Obama said. “If Barack doesn’t win Iowa, it’s just a dream, but if we win Iowa, then we can move the world as it should be. And we need your help in making that happen so join me. ”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story incorrectly quoted Michelle Obama’s remarks. The above quote reflects her words based on a transcript provided by the campaign. Other news outlets have reported the same quote as the campaign.)

Thanks for that keen eye for detail, guys.