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To: upchuck

I wouldn’t put much stock in last nights results. It’s a caucus, not an Australian Ballot. Your vote is not your own and you are expected to surrender to the forces who appear the strongest. Last night that was Cruz, who had a solid ground operation there. But keep in mind that Huckabee and Santorum both won in Iowa too...and where is President Santorum or President Huckabee?

Iowa is a nice freak show but it’s not an accurate predictor of anything.


14 posted on 02/02/2016 5:05:48 AM PST by Ouderkirk (To the left, everything must evidence that this or that strand of leftist theory is true)
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To: Ouderkirk
But keep in mind that Huckabee and Santorum both won in Iowa too

Iowa is about 50/50 as a predictor over the last couple decades. The biggest difference is that both Huck and Santorum were "all in" on Iowa and no significant organization beyond. Cruz is well-funded and organized - NH may not be a great state for him (also about a 50/50 track record there, though) but he'll be strong in SC, NV, and many of the so-called "SEC Primary" states.

Last night should be a stark reminder that no matter how much the system is broken and needs changing, having a solid organization and ground game still wins close elections.

37 posted on 02/02/2016 6:51:38 AM PST by kevkrom (I'm not an unreasonable man... well, actually, I am. But hear me out anyway.)
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