Posted on 02/06/2016 3:16:35 PM PST by NKP_Vet
The media's new focus on Donald Trump's "ground game" in New Hampshire is a classic case of generals fighting the last war.
Given the inadequacies of the Trump's voter targeting and turn-out operation, his strong second place finish in Iowa shows his spontaneous natural strength and appeal. The Iowa Caucus, however, is a narrow and relatively small contest dominated by evangelical Christians. There is a premium on targeting voter contact and turn out.
New Hampshire is a far different animal. There is a greater tradition of voting in the Republican primary with a more diverse electorate, including more Catholics and mainstream Protestant yankees. The New Hampshire primary is more media-driven. They always reject the advice of their Iowa brethren. While organization is not unimportant, it is less important. How the candidates conduct themselves post-Iowa is key. The process is media driven; Bush beat Dole here only after getting owners of WMUR-TV to put on a last minute spot labeling Dole as a taxer to run thru the final three days.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
The audience is packed with Bush, Christy GOPe types. Cruz received only polite applause, Trump and Rubio got boo’d
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