it’s Iowa.. that pretty much explains it for me
Oh, well. On to NH!
That's bizarre.
Dem’s operation chaos. Only explanation for Gang of 8 being in top 3. Cruz and Trump need to play nice and start hammering Rubio. I’m sure GOPe is giddy!!
Let the media orgasm over Rubio begin.
“Other than that, I am at a complete loss to explain Rubio’s exceptional performance tonight.”
Look at the demographics of Iowa
There are what 15 Blacks 25 Hispanics in the entire State?
It is probably one of the States least affected by the invasion.
It is also a State that would have little interest in manufacturing jobs, tariff wars or HB-1 Visas
Rubio took the big county Polk and two surrounding counties Dallas and Story that kept Trump from winning Iowa. The difference.
“I note that the ENTIRE Democrat field didn’t even register 1,500 votes.”
In the whole state?? Is that true? Iowa is bizzare.
lotsa Republicans aren’t Freepers ... and Republicans go to their caucuses.
Heard something about Trumpsters crossing the line for Rubio. I can’t say that’s what happened, it is just what I heard.
The Dems report delegates, the Reps raw votes.
Not surprising when you factor in the very, very low sowing of the other establishment candidates. They are gathering around their “can win” guy, just as everyone expected. But do not fall for the spin. Third place is third place. There are two candidates in front of him.
I believe the Iowa Derm total is the number of delegates awarded to the next level up county conventions. Dems usually have twice as many caucus attendees as Repubs. Dems will publish their body count later.
Despite our views on immigration here, Rubio is a very talented politician. He did pretty good throughout the debates. I think many people got turned off from Trump and Cruz (for different reasons) and looked for the next best option. Frankly, in this field, Rubio probably is the next best option in the big picture. If not him, who would be a third choice? Rand has been non-existent and a little tough to like. Who else? Christie? Kasich? Bush?
Cruz won and FOX News acting like Rubio won. LOL
Iowa fluke, Laz. Wierd primary system. Like the backmarker getting a podium at the Australian Grand Prix. Let’s see where we are after S. C.
The votes are still coming in at 99%...
Cruz 46,407 28%
Trump 40,776 24%
Rubio 38,386 23%
The last three polls averaged together predicted Rubio would get 19%. He got 23%. The last three polls averaged together predicted Cruz would get 23%. He got 28%. Not seeing why your attention is on Rubio.
Its all about electability. Hang with Cruz or Trump and say hello to Hillary or even Bernie. I am sorry, but we are dealing with a low-info majority who unfortunately does make voting decisions based on looks and charisma. He may be the 2016 Obama, but he is also our Obama.
I’m sure this has already made the rounds, but just in case...