Posted on 02/01/2016 11:59:04 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The lack of consensus among Republican party leaders has dramatically shaped the presidential primary. This can be seen most clearly among Republican governors, senator, and members of the House. Few have endorsed a presidential candidate, and among those who have endorsed, there is no clear front-runner.
But there is a larger universe of party leaders outside Congress and governors' mansions. A key part of that universe is state legislators. And they tell us something different about the race, particularly in Iowa. One key story is the under-appreciated strength of Ted Cruz.
Iowa has only six members of Congress and a governor. Only one, Rep. Steve King, has endorsed a candidate (Cruz). This gives the impression that the Republican party in Iowa has mostly stayed out of the race (although Gov. Terry Branstad has publicly called for Cruz's defeat).
Now consider state legislative endorsements. We -- Will Cubbison, Craig Goodman, Josh Putnam and Boris Shor, along with Dylan Dusseault -- have been collecting Republican state legislative endorsements, including from former legislators, across the country. These endorsements are available here and will be updated continually throughout the 2016 election.
In contrast to more senior party leaders, a majority of current Republican state legislators in Iowa -- 47 of 82 -- have endorsed a candidate who is still in the race....
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
So there’s nothing to worry about
Monkey Cage? That RACIST!
Interesting article.
The time for predictions and boasting is over. It’s time for Cruz/Trump/RINO supporters to go to the caucus sites and stand up or speak up for what they believe. By tomorrow morning, 40% to 60% of FR will be upset with the result. By tomorrow morning, half will be saying it’s over and their candidate will win, while the other half will be saying that Iowa doesn’t matter and their candidate will do better in actual voting.
My view: If Trump wins, that will be extremely good for him. If Cruz wins, it’s a boost, but he will still have to beat Trump in either NH or SC, or it’s over.
Nope.
Today is a great test of the waters. Doesn’t mean to much yet.
The nomination fight is a LONG hard battle.
I am still fairly confident Cruz has a great shot at it. (and that at some point Trump will begin to crumble)
I hope you’re right.
I like your confidence.....mine as well.
Hopefully he is defeated so Trump can go on an run the table. We don’t need a long protracted primary fight.
Or visa versa.
Taht is an advantage. Tonight, we’ll see how much of one.
We’ll know in a handful of more hours.
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