Iowa Caucuses Thread

[Alpo]

Pretty much. The policies of Reagan that were popular in the 80s are considered radically right wing now. I think Obama has helped break many of the natural barriers that tend to limit social progress to what generally happens on its own.

And, rather ironically, Black Lives Matter, racial participation in the Academy Awards, etc., are pulling the window in the opposite direction during the term of a black president.

 

[Tombs]

If an individual is being beaten to death on the street corner as you look on, but you don't believe in violence and just walk away, are you any less responsible for letting them get beat to death?

How is an election that directly impacts everyone in the nation any different?

Normally I'd agree with you, but we have a murderer and a spy who idiots are pushing through to possibly become president. I think the principled vote stuff should be put aside for less serious elections, like the last 2.

 

[jamil]

And, rather ironically, Black Lives Matter, racial participation in the Academy Awards, etc., are pulling the window in the opposite direction during the term of a black president.

The pendulum swings, but it seems it goes lefter each round trip.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

More quick endorsements, these ones from Rep. Glenn Thompson and Rep. Matt Salmon

Matt Salmon endorses Marco Rubio for president
Rubio overtakes Bush in endorsements | TheHill

 

[ArcadiaGP]

What happens to delegates as people drop out of the race?

 

[Lowe0]

So you want your guns taken away, just not all of them? That's what the center equates to on practically every issue.

You do realize it's impossible to nail down a single issue like that when we don't get the option of voting of a single issue? If you want to put gun rights to a vote, I'll publicly line up in support of them, but I'm not buying into the Republicans' cultural policies just for a single issue.

 

[Restroyer]

Doug Ross @ Journal: Your handy, dandy Trump vs. Cruz comparison chart! [UPDATED]

I like Cruz more than Trump but that chart of yours is definitely a slanted piece of Cruz propaganda. Example: states Cruz did not vote for a 2000 assault weapons ban but he didn't have the power to vote on it - he was GW Bush's domestic policy advisor on GW's campaign trail. So, even though I like Cruz, I'm calling your chart a twisted piece of propaganda.

 

[Restroyer]

You do realize it's impossible to nail down a single issue like that when we don't get the option of voting of a single issue? If you want to put gun rights to a vote, I'll publicly line up in support of them, but I'm not buying into the Republicans' cultural policies just for a single issue.

Keep riding the fence and you end up with splinters in your a**.

 

[KG1]

Complaining to those of us not voting Republican does you absolutely no good. Take it up with your candidates who are running away from the center.

Why must it always be the republicans obligation to run towards what you and other dems like you consider to be "the center"?

 

[Lowe0]

Why must it always be the republicans obligation to run towards what you and other dems like you consider to be "the center"?

Did you really just ask why political parties would move towards where the available voters are?

 

[T.Lex]

What happens to delegates as people drop out of the race?

Based on my recollection (of stories I've heard), it depends.

So, even though the Iowa delegates are apportioned, I don't think they've actually been appointed. So, any Rand Paul delegates are theoretical. Let's say he endorses Cruz. When the time comes to appoint his delegates, he can ask Cruz to appoint them, or he can appoint people he knows and ask them to vote for Cruz. Or, he can appoint them and tell them to vote their conscience.

If the delegates are already appointed when the candidate drops out, then they are somewhat honor-bound to transfer allegiance to whomever their candidate endorses. If their candidate doesn't endorse anyone, then they can vote for whomever they want. Technically, they can vote for whomever they want anyway. But, the candidates try very hard to appoint delegates who are trustworthy.

 

[SSGSAD]

Doug Ross @ Journal: Your handy, dandy Trump vs. Cruz comparison chart! [UPDATED]

You guys, keep this up, and you are going to change my mind .....

 

[Expat]

So it seems to come down to keeping my guns or getting free stuff...
now that's a toughie, isn't it?

 

[Lowe0]

So it seems to come down to keeping my guns or getting free stuff...
now that's a toughie, isn't it?

I'm a taxpayer with no children. My free stuff days are long over.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

So it seems to come down to keeping my guns or getting free stuff...
now that's a toughie, isn't it?

If only some candidate would propose free guns....

 

[BogWalker]

If only some candidate would propose free guns....

Well, there is one that promised free ponies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermin_Supreme

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Well, there is one that promised free ponies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermin_Supreme

Not good enough!

 

[Mark 1911]

You guys, keep this up, and you are going to change my mind .....

It won't be "you guys", just let the facts speak for themselves.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Well, there is one that promised free ponies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermin_Supreme

He's lying. That's 537 free* asses.

*assuming that you don't count the salaries and other benefits lavished on 100 Senators, 435 Representatives, 1 President, and 1 VP, in addition to any ill-gotten gains they may be collecting.

 

[Landon]

But what Cruz did in Iowa was pro. It is what big boy politicians do. Heck, by that measure, it was downright tame.

I thought Cruz is running on the platform that he's not your typical politician, his move proves that he is just as bad as the rest of the establishment.

He is also running on that he is a big Christian, In my opinion what he did was not representative of a good Christian. It was dishonest.

I suppose if he had sent out a false statement that Carson had been in a car wreck and died and you might as well now vote for Cruz than that's fine to.

Call it whatever you want, but if he's willing to cheat and lie here where does he draw the line when its much more important?