Iowa Caucus Live Thread

2/1/16

[markomalley]

A search shows that nobody's opened up a live thread for tonight's caucuses. So here goes.

Predictions? For both the GOP and Dem nominations?

Eyewitness Accounts? See any funny business going on?

[Hattie]

Well the gang of eight with Rubio had set up huge amnesty and millions more illegals over several years. The only reason you don’t have that is Cruz amendment poison pill.

[Lucky9teen]

IMO, Ted Cruz = the next Calvin Coolidge

My 2nd favorite president.

[gov_bean_ counter]

CRUZ got the most votes ever in any Iowa caucus.

But Trump got the big crowds.

Massive disconnect that needs some analysis.

[Gator113]

I’ll admit to being surprised, but I will keep smiling.

~~Go Trump Go~~

[Theo]

Good riddance. Bye.

[higgmeister]

Heck, I think Rubio has a bigger NBC problem since neither of his Parents were American Citizens when he was born.

Until there is some sort of ruling on the 14th concerning anchor babies, Rubio has more standing than Cruz. At least Rubio was born in the USA whereas Cruz was born in Canada.

[Girlene]

Does that graphic say there were only 1,270 democrat voters total? Am I reading tht wrong?

[Neu Pragmatist]

To me right now it’s about the border ...if that isn’t fixed , nothing else will matter ... there are things about Cruz that give me great pause regarding borders , trade , and foreign policy , like this:

https://theintercept.com/2015/12/18/beacon-global-strategies/

[BenLurkin]

Yup. They have her screeching on full volume

[Proudcongal]

And most Cruz supporters are still angry, even though they won.

I know, right? I've never seen such nastiness coming from supposed winners. I suspect they're looking ahead and know it doesn't look good for Cruz. When I think about it, I like the outlook for Trump right now a whole lot better than the outlook for Cruz.

[Jamestown1630]

I’d really like to see Bernie win against Clinton - though I’d never want to see either of them President!

I guess it’s just spite, but at least Bernie seems genuine, while she seems to be just a politician who is all about her desire for her own personal power.

-JT

[annieokie]

Very good post.....it amazes me that many Trump supporters are saying ugly things about the Evangelicals in Iowa as if GOD himself was not a part of the equation.

Evangelicals are Everywhere in every state, so not a good idea to cast disparaging remarks, "if GOD be for us Who can be against us". I don't take scripture lightly.

[RegulatorCountry]

You’re getting a little carried away with this. Enjoy the win, be a good sport. Last I checked, “Go Cruz, Go Trump” was more like it from JR.

[katiedidit1]

We may very well end up with Cruz as our nominee.

[Eva]

Nah, I hated Mitt Romney.

Romney spoke at our state convention, during the mid term before the election. It was at the height of the Glenn Beck popularity and since Beck was from WA, Romney thought he would imitate Beck by crying. I wanted to throw up. It was so phony, almost as bad as Obama crying.

[JayGalt]

And you are a boor and no Christian to boot.

Congratulations to Cruz and may the best man win!

[Fledermaus]

They only count delegates won, not votes.

[altura]

It’s been pretty well known that the establishment Pubs didn’t want Cruz, but, hello, the people did.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

Oh my. This is all getting so ugly!

[Ripliancum]

Cruz did great tonight!

But I'm afraid he might have to kiss NH goodbye.