Cruz *has* to win Iowa. For Trump, it would be nice.
“Cruz *has* to win Iowa. For Trump, it would be nice.”
No, it is fine if Cruz comes in second in Iowa. I believe the one he has to win is South Carolina. It would be hard to recover if he loses South Carolina.
In a way, you're right. If he loses IA he loses SC. If he wins IA, he has a good shot at SC.
OTOH, Carson, Huck, Santorum and Paul should be gone after SC. So Cruz should pick up about 10 points nationally.
And don't forget. Two debates to go before IA.