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About that Donald Trump ground game: Twice as many Iowans say Ted Cruz has contacted them
Washington Post ^ | January 27, 2016 | Philip Bump

Posted on 01/27/2016 6:45:13 PM PST by GodGunsGuts

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Maybe Trump will hold that lead over the next few days, who knows? As a perpetual reminder, Rick Santorum trailed in Iowa by 15 points a week before he won the caucuses in 2012, so it's very smart to assume that things could change dramatically.

But polling often does a poor job of predicting one of the most important aspects of what will happen on the night of the caucuses: Who will turn out and for whom. I've been on a bit of a kick to this effect for a few days now, but I can't reinforce it enough. If Trump or Cruz can't get their people to the polls, an easy race can become a close race and a close race can become a disaster.

We noted on Tuesday that Trump's base in Iowa is less likely to turn out...

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: canadian; cruz; ineligible; trump
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To: Hostage

Regarding Santorum, he trailed in polls I doubt the polls were accurate but still a good point.


21 posted on 01/27/2016 6:54:29 PM PST by Williams (Dear God, please save us from the Democrats. And the Republicans.)
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To: GodGunsGuts

It’s all Megan’s FAULT!


22 posted on 01/27/2016 6:54:38 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: GodGunsGuts

“The weather forecasts, which predicted cold and snow on Tuesday, have shifted slightly in the eastern part of the state, probably meaning that turnout will be higher.”

Good news for Trump!


23 posted on 01/27/2016 6:54:54 PM PST by Helicondelta
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To: GodGunsGuts

Ted Cruz has 12,000 volunteers, 880 precinct captions, 800 drivers for caucus nite!!!


24 posted on 01/27/2016 6:55:40 PM PST by tallyhoe
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To: All
Yeah lots o' people are being contacted by the Cruz campaign, and it's the same creepy stalker:

*KNOCK KNOCK*
"Who's there?"
*KNOCK KNOCK*
"Who is it?!?"
*CANDYGRAM*

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25 posted on 01/27/2016 6:55:44 PM PST by mkjessup (Sarah Palin says "GO TRUMP GO!!!!")
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To: WENDLE

Lose with cruz. is he eligible? please tell me!!
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Yes, NOOB, he is. You seem very confused.


26 posted on 01/27/2016 6:55:55 PM PST by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

My suspicion is that Trump does not want to get to close to the voters in Iowa because of his already demonstrated ignorance of biblical Christianity - so he trumped up this ‘war’ with Fox so that he could blame them for his poor showing in Iowa - and bypass the fact that the voters might just see through him.


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27 posted on 01/27/2016 6:55:59 PM PST by Linda Frances (Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.)
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To: GodGunsGuts

that may be true, but what is amazing is that either one of them can still win it.


28 posted on 01/27/2016 6:56:20 PM PST by SoFloFreeper (Obama hates the three Cs: Christianity, Constitution, and capitalism.)
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To: GodGunsGuts

How many people have gone to Cruz rallies?

How many have gone to Trump rallies?


29 posted on 01/27/2016 6:56:25 PM PST by Aria (2016: The gravy train v Donald Trump)
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To: WENDLE
Lose with cruz. is he eligible? please tell me!!

If "we the people" make that decision do you have a problem?

30 posted on 01/27/2016 6:56:34 PM PST by Starstruck (I'm usually sarcastic. Deal with it.)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

Do people really believe these stupid theories or did I miss the sarcasm?


31 posted on 01/27/2016 6:57:53 PM PST by Williams (Dear God, please save us from the Democrats. And the Republicans.)
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To: DesertRhino

But look at all the people who were swindled out of millions by Trump University. So there are plenty of people who pick up the phone and pay.


32 posted on 01/27/2016 6:58:18 PM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: Starstruck

Not after the SCOTUS ruling or amendment to the constitution.


33 posted on 01/27/2016 6:58:32 PM PST by WENDLE (Trump is not bought . He is no puppet.)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress
My suspicion is that Trump does not want to get to close to the voters in Iowa because of his already demonstrated ignorance of biblical Christianity - so he trumped up this 'war' with Fox so that he could blame them for his poor showing in Iowa - and bypass the fact that the voters might just see through him.

Wow! you must be really impressed with yourself. I suspect the rest of us are less so.
34 posted on 01/27/2016 6:59:03 PM PST by JoSixChip (Ted Cruz (R-Goldman Sachs) - losers are not winners)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress
Worth repeating:

My suspicion is that Trump does not want to get to close to the voters in Iowa because of his already demonstrated ignorance of biblical Christianity - so he trumped up this 'war' with Fox so that he could blame them for his poor showing in Iowa - and bypass the fact that the voters might just see through him.""""....

That sums it up very well...

You don't tug on Superman's cape, and you don't mess around with (mock) GOD.

35 posted on 01/27/2016 6:59:25 PM PST by annieokie
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To: deweyfrank

For Donald Trump!


36 posted on 01/27/2016 6:59:40 PM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: Helicondelta

See reply #4!


37 posted on 01/27/2016 7:00:30 PM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: WENDLE

I don’t know 2015 sign-up, is he?


38 posted on 01/27/2016 7:00:31 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: GodGunsGuts
Glen Beck photo: Beck glenn-beck-goes-crazy-in-radio-show.jpg "Well, you know, I go to Ted for advice, as we all do. He's just a good man to talk to. I would say that Ted Cruz is a hard worker, a loyal husband, and all around fine person." Sniff
39 posted on 01/27/2016 7:01:01 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

Come back to planet earth. Trump will be in Iowa raising money for the vets while Cruz attends the freakshow at Fox.


40 posted on 01/27/2016 7:01:13 PM PST by Helicondelta
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