Thinking out loud: How much of these poll results are sheer name recognition and celebrity appeal? Will it translate into caucus attendance and primary votes?
It isn't in Iowa.
Cruz will win IA in a blowout, especially considering that there are two more debates prior to the caucuses. And then the landscape changes.
Keep telling yourself that. The way the polls change dramatically in sync with campaign events indicates that people are very well aware.
Trump had a very good holiday season. He sent out classy Christmas cards while you-know-who descended into a campaign donation frenzy. And look what happened. Trump's lead is increased.