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?

[apillar]

They (CNN) reported that a lot are changing their party affiliation to NOT vote for Trump

I can debunk this. I saw the clip and the reporter only said that "not everybody" was changing party affiliation to vote for Trump. I'm sure that most of them are Trump voters. With the race between Bernie and Shrillary being so close, I doubt that many Democrats are looking to play the "operation chaos" game.

I agree. While it would be somewhat amusing if a bunch of dumb Hillary supporters ended up costing her Iowa by switching parties and attempting to play games with the Republican Caucus. The fact of the matter is the democrat caucus is way too competitive for voters to be doing that. I'm guessing the ones that are switching are "non-voters" who just happen to be registered democrat and are most likely going for Trump.

[Kenny]

Ask yourself this question. If there was no media, no lime light, no publicity, no money to be made, or power to be had, but it still took gobs of money, energy and time to win the presidency - would narcissist Trump be in this race?

If the country was circling the drain like it is now, yes, Trump would be in the race. Because he knows he can fix it and he loves this country.

[tumblindice]

"Ja ja! Heb Boosh was a pendejo!" Tuco

[SamAdams76]

You heard it your way, and I heard it mine. Not arguing with the truth of the statement, but just stating what I heard the reporter say. Have a good evening. I’m having my first glass of wine.

I'm with you there. I have a bottle that hasn't been opened yet but will be doing so shortly.

[Right-wing Librarian]

>>No way everyone gets in in 20 minutes.

So will they be turned away and not get to vote?

[rodguy911]

2500 by morning

[drewh]

"Something happened... or some news came out. Trump just jumped up 10% in the betting markets." sounds like entry polls are leaking....

[higgmeister]

Thanks, I had not noticed that yet. Answers the question, will they miss you when your gone.

[Fresh Wind]

I wonder if it’s possible for someone to go in and vote D, and then go back in to re-register and vote R (or the opposite)?

[Mariner]

"guestimate prediction thingie "

Microsoft's thingie "Bing" predicts close to yours with Trump at 40%.

[COBOL2Java]

If there was no media, no lime light, no publicity, no money to be made, or power to be had, but it still took gobs of money, energy and time to win the presidency - would narcissist Trump be in this race?

You'd say "No", but then, that says more about you, doesn't it?

[over3Owithabrain]

Woman reported seeing her deceased moms name on Cruzs VIOLATION mailer. Was hurtful to her.

Well to be fair, the old bag did miss the last few votes... /s

[Luircin]

Would have had a bottle of homemade wine here, but it’s not quite ready yet. Guess I’ll save it for the general.

[Jane Long]

I want to pop open the champagne - but not too soon :-/

[2111USMC]

HUGE crowd for D53.

I would guess double the size of 2012.

[blondiegoodbadugly]

lol - now that’s funny

The sleepy turtle - reminds me of someone else but I prefer not to mention his despicable name (smile)

[Pilgrim's Progress]

>>will they miss you when your gone<<

Pretty much only if they can laugh about us.

[Red Steel]

They also reported many are changing their party affiliation to vote for Trump.

[apillar]

Fox News is back with their “All Marco Rubio, All the time” coverage. Trying to boost him a point or two before the caucus's start. Charles Krauthammer has already declared Rubio the winner if he comes in 3rd but gets near 20%....

[datura]

Democrats are not that smart.

And regurgitating push poll results on “favorability” isn’t either.

But you recited one of the talking points well.