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Iowa Exposes Deeper Problems For Trump, And Potential Good News For Rubio
Investor's Business Daily ^ | 2/2/2016 | John Merline

Posted on 02/02/2016 4:20:09 AM PST by IBD editorial writer

To many of those who tuned in, Donald Trump’s three-minute remarks after finishing second in the Iowa caucuses appeared remarkably humble. He even congratulated Ted Cruz, whom Trump had called almost every name in the book in the days before.

Clearly, Trump’s strategy of attacking his rival’s character didn’t work. But Cruz’s strategy of attacking Trump on his views apparently did.

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To: goldstategop

It is going to be hilarious to see her get slammed next week.

I never thought I would cheer for a socialist (I don’t support him) but watching him crush Clinton...if only for a couple of weeks... Is so sweet.


41 posted on 02/02/2016 4:51:18 AM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: goldstategop

I think he got more backing from the evangelicals that what was expected. I also think Rubio is gunning for Cruz and that doesn’t bode well for Cruz in NH as well as the SEC states.


42 posted on 02/02/2016 4:51:29 AM PST by Solson (Trump plays to win. Deal with it.)
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To: HoosierDammit

A double digit lead, like Trump has, is tough to overcome in a week’s time.

Things are going to get interesting.


43 posted on 02/02/2016 4:51:33 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: IBD editorial writer
If Trump won Iowa, it would have been a coronation ceremony on FR for oir next President.

But Cruz won, so it's not a big deal, doesn't mean anything, just an empty symbol that Trump worked really, really hard to win just for fun.

44 posted on 02/02/2016 4:52:30 AM PST by wideawake
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To: IBD editorial writer

Ok so living in Iowa for 3 weeks spining all his time talking about his “Christan faith” in his stump speeches and ads worked 1 time for Rubio in a state that has 61% white evangelical voters.

Let see how well he does when he cannot preach to the choir but needs to have cross over appeal.


45 posted on 02/02/2016 4:54:02 AM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: AndyJackson

Every conservative publication that is for someone other than Trump simply must be part of the Republican establishment, right?


46 posted on 02/02/2016 4:55:03 AM PST by Daveinyork ("Trusting government with money and power is like trusting teenaged boys with whiskey and car keys",)
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To: CASchack
What plays well there won’t carry over to other states.

It plays well with conservative Christians across the nation. So, Cruz has established himself as their standard bearer, and there are a lot of them.

He still has the Canada problem, though. He has to put that to rest.

47 posted on 02/02/2016 4:55:37 AM PST by xzins (Have YOU Donated to the Freep-a-Thon? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: IBD editorial writer

Trump’s biggest problem is his mouth. He just doesn’t understand when to shut it when he’s ahead.


48 posted on 02/02/2016 4:58:22 AM PST by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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To: IBD editorial writer

All that I have to say is that IOWA values are vastly different from TEXAS values.....it it clearly shows.

Cruz is a politician and Trump is a manager. We don’t need politicians...we need managers.


49 posted on 02/02/2016 4:59:41 AM PST by DH (Once the tainted finger of government touches anything the rot begins)
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To: IBD editorial writer
Big money, big talk, and a big mouth didn't get it done for Trump.
He might win NH, but he will lose in SC and any of the Southern states.

There is where the conservative base that elected Reagan will come from and Iowa is just the beginning of the awakening.

50 posted on 02/02/2016 5:00:33 AM PST by Wizdum (Who will remove this stone from my shoe?)
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To: goldstategop
Trump did well in a state that wasn’t exactly hospitable terrain for him.

This.

The "evangelicals" (Iowa's self-proclaimed moral arbiters) early on looked art Carson/Huckabee/Santorum but trended to Cruz. The GOP-e (including the blue-rinse and polite politics set) that would have gone for Jeb trended to Rubio. Trump was going to have to carve out a chunk from the middle, which he did.

Mr. niteowl77

51 posted on 02/02/2016 5:01:39 AM PST by niteowl77
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To: Wizdum

Cruz is willing to take it on the chin in NH so he’s going to be building that Southern firewall to derail Trump.

SC will be the first test of that strategy.


52 posted on 02/02/2016 5:03:00 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: VanDeKoik

Going against 20 Proof gasoline is not a deal killer...


53 posted on 02/02/2016 5:03:31 AM PST by Paladin2 (w)
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To: From The Deer Stand
Not this stuff again! Won’t vote for any Republican over Hillary if your guy doesn’t get the nod? Great - give Hillary the election and you’ve done a great disservice to this country. But, by golly, you’ve proven your point, haven’t you?

My thoughts exactly while following the vitriol in FR postings on Trump vs Cruz.

I have my candidate (Cruz) but will accept Trump as the nominee should that happen...ONLY BECAUSE doing what's right for the country is far more important than taking my ball off the court because I didn't win and going home.

No one with a D after their name must be allowed anywhere near the WH.

54 posted on 02/02/2016 5:03:45 AM PST by Prov1322 (Enjoy my wife's incredible artwork at www.watercolorARTwork.com! (This space no longer for rent))
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To: VanDeKoik

Quote:

“Rubio is a GOPe bomb ready to go off.”

Cruz cannot win the general. No way, no how.

Look for Rubio to be the nominee in November. The “Cheap Labor Express” will not be denied. A Rubio Presidency means:

#1 “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” - Amnesty

#2 No Wall.

#3 More American lives and treasure wasted in the ME.

#4 Continued out-of-control spending.

#5 Uni-Party/Media/Crony Capitalist Complex thrives.

#6 Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan win, Middle Class dies.

Remember: Vote for Change /s


55 posted on 02/02/2016 5:03:58 AM PST by TTFlyer
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To: goldstategop

GOPee loosers?....


56 posted on 02/02/2016 5:04:31 AM PST by Paladin2 (w)
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To: Daniel Ramsey

Then why do all the candidates “have to win” Iowa? I’ve never understood it.


57 posted on 02/02/2016 5:05:19 AM PST by ncpatriot
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To: IBD editorial writer

Trump got half of the “very conservative” voters compared to Cruz. That is telling.


58 posted on 02/02/2016 5:05:59 AM PST by elhombrelibre (Against Oba. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution. Go Cruz.)
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To: CASchack

Couldn’t be happier over the outcome of Iowa. Our three outsiders won almost in unison on large turnout.

Maybe Trump’s loss, though a close one, will make him less blustery. I hope so. I would also like him to have some serious competition.


59 posted on 02/02/2016 5:06:22 AM PST by cymbeline
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To: goldstategop

Cruz is as organized on the ground in NH as he was in IA. There might be a real surprise in store for The Duck.


60 posted on 02/02/2016 5:07:55 AM PST by Wizdum (Who will remove this stone from my shoe?)
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