You're not on your own, makes little sense to me too. Can't understand why the candidates are so poor either, when they've 200 mill people to select from.
2016 US Presidential Elections | Trump Wins
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
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I can sort of understand the mentality of the type of person who votes for Trump, but who in the world could possibly be motivated by Ted Cruz in any way? Who are the people he's managed to rally to join his campaign team and spend their free time trying to help that monster succeed? I genuinely see nothing remotely likeable, positive, or inspirational about him, and that's even in comparison to the rest of the GOP field. I guess I've got to hope that he wins though. Surely there's no chance that the US would vote for him as President, once they 'get to know' him?
He always looks a little scared to me.
The last time that was said...
The Democratic caucus process makes my brain hurt. It's like they consulted Van Gaal while coming up with the plan.
Why don't they simply tally votes. Geez.
Why don't they simply tally votes. Geez.
Since 1980, Clinton in '92 is the only candidate that failed to win either Iowa or New Hampshire but went on to secure the nomination. Fairly mental when you consider Trump's favourite for both.
Pretty high turnout so far which apparently bodes well for Trump.
What network is covering this?
Trump is like a social experiment. How much crazy nonsense can one person spout and still be deemed electable.
Early CNN entrance poll numbers so far...
Trump 27
Cruz 22
Rubio 21
Carson 9
Trump 27
Cruz 22
Rubio 21
Carson 9
Trump talking about building a wall and making the Mexicans pay for it. Apart from being mental, it's pointless. There are already about 40 million or so Mexican Americans -- bit late to build a wall, no? I guess it appeals to a certain portion of the electorate though.
Also, many illegals apparently fly to the US, so it would be pointless. Just red meat to pick up votes from the lunatic GOP fringe.
Seems highly likely that Trump gets the GOP nomination. If he doesn't, he says he'll run as an independent. I can't see how this is good for the Republican party. If he wins the nomination, surely he won't be elected? If he doesn't, then he takes votes from whoever does as an independent.
Cruz is slightly ahead. Very close.
First votes are in: (very early)
Cruz 35
Trump 33
Rubio 12
Carson 10
Clinton 52
Sanders 46
O'Malley 2
Cruz 35
Trump 33
Rubio 12
Carson 10
Clinton 52
Sanders 46
O'Malley 2
Cruz would be worse news for the GOP than Trump.
I'm pretty sure Trump will take this - turnout numbers are high and he is getting a good chunk of Evangelicals so that's not very good for Cruz.
If that turns out true then in fairness to Rubio, there really was a bit of a late swing to him. Would still need a big boost for NH though.
Rubio is down to 13 percent now and Trump and Cruz are both at 32 as if just now.
Can you call it fringe if the two main candidates for the party are Cruz and Trump.
Cruz is doing well.
Cruz will win this.
Nate Silver being savage
Jeb Bush is currently projected to win about 2,600 votes in Iowa, or about 2 percent of the overall turnout. That would work out to one vote per $25,000 in spending by Bush’s super PAC, Right to Rise, which has spent a total of $64.8 million so far. (Granted, not all of that money has been spent in Iowa.)
Jeb Bush is currently projected to win about 2,600 votes in Iowa, or about 2 percent of the overall turnout. That would work out to one vote per $25,000 in spending by Bush’s super PAC, Right to Rise, which has spent a total of $64.8 million so far. (Granted, not all of that money has been spent in Iowa.)
Cruz's numbers are alarming.
feck.
He's evil, sleaze, and smart psychopathy mixed together.
feck.
He's evil, sleaze, and smart psychopathy mixed together.
The money involved in American politics is absolutely insane. Surely that needs to be reformed? Business interests and whatnot having that much say in who gets elected is poisonous.
Though Rubio may come out 3rd, it is very good for him going forward.
Cruz doing well.
Rubio will be the nominee.
Rubio will be the nominee.
Sanders has a shot... According to this: https://www.idpcaucuses.com/#/state
the counties with less votes counted are favouring him.
the counties with less votes counted are favouring him.
Ironically I haven't listened to too much of what he's had to say so far. I don't really consider him to be as socialist as some people do. Definitely to the left of Clinton though.you have been listening to Bernie.
I think the DMR poll was spot on for Dems. The margin right now is 3.5%. They had it at 3.
I would like to see Bernie win, mainly because I don't like Clinton.
Cruz beginning to pull away from Trump a bit. Still pretty pointless since whoever wins Iowa on the GOP side doesn't generally fare well later.
Sanders doing a lot better than I'd expected him to do at Iowa.
Surely not?
Surely not?
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