[LS]

Trying to dismiss current polls on the basis of stuff four years ago is not only wrong, it's dangerous. Santorum didn't lead ANYWHERE but IA---certainly not in many, many states and absolutely not in ALL of them.

So whatever you think of Iowans' uniqueness, it ain't happenein this time around. They are right in line with everyone else, and Cruz will, if lucky, come in fourth.

[JediJones]

If you don’t study history, you’ll repeat it.

Cruz’ real competition in Iowa is Carson. Steve Deace has already endorsed Cruz and the other power players will make the key decision between Cruz and Carson.

The outside chance for Trump is that Cruz and Carson split the vote so equally that Trump squeaks out a win. Cruz’ needs to figure out how to marginalize Carson to get the win in Iowa. Trump will hit a ceiling there and not be a threat to him.

[DaveA37]

We all have to remember, polls are like noses, everyone has one. It is reported that Trump is well out in front of the other wannabe’s but exactly how much will ONLY BE IMPORTANT on two days, when he wins the primary and when he wins the BIG ONE.

I also like Cruz at this point in the race but there are still a lot of bumpy roads to the finish line.