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2016 Iowa caucus

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by justtxyank, Feb 1, 2016.

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  1. ryan_98

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    W won iowa
     
  2. justtxyank

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    You misunderstand me to be wanting it to go away as much as I want you to stop repeating it in every post. You know that you posting about it doesn't impact the investigation right?
     
  3. Bobbythegreat

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    Well that's what I was talking about. Going into this election, no one really took Sanders seriously and that's changed now.

    Did they really prove that? I'm not so sure of that, certainly Hillary denied it, but that's not really proof.

    Anyway, the point is that if someone who is seen as being corrupt, as Hillary is, throws out that kind of attack, it'll just sound like her accusing him of something she is planning on doing herself.
     
  4. Bobbythegreat

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    I wouldn't have to say it if you weren't ignoring it. Pretending it's not a factor when it REALLY could be just makes someone bring it up. Again, you say that Bernie had to sweep the first two and I'm not sure that's the case given the trouble she's likely to face in the near future.
     
  5. justtxyank

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    Why do you think I'm ignoring it? Lol you must have me confused with someone else
     
  6. Anticope

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    Hillary, quit yelling at me.
     
  7. Hakeemtheking

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    Great post!

    The surprise of the night is not Trump losing in Iowa; it is Rubio coming into a very strong 3rd place finish. As long as Cruz and Rubio stay in all the way, Trump has a chance to get the nomination. If one of them drops out (Rubio or Cruz), especially the latter, then Trump is in big trouble.
     
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    Someone tell Hillary to move, I can't see Bill.
     
  9. ipaman

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    Yes but Huckabee did and wasn't even the Republican nominee.

    John Kerry won Iowa but lost to Bush who didn't have any opposition on Republican side.

    Al Gore also won Iowa big but lost to Bush. Bush however did win Iowa in a close race.

    Bill Clinton lost Iowa handily, Harkin won and destroyed everyone!!!

    You could go further back and find more of the same. The inconsistencies go on and on.

    My point stands. Iowa is only relevant because it's first but lately has almost very little impact on the general.
     
  10. Bobbythegreat

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    Well in saying that you think that Bernie had to win both to have a chance, you are ignoring or at least greatly downplaying the trouble she's in.
     
  11. justtxyank

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    It's a mixed bag. Not irrelevant but not a bellwether state either.
     
  12. justtxyank

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    Look if she's indicted none of the primary results matter so I don't think it's with factoring in. If she's indicted then I don't think the democratic candidate is even in the race right now
     
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    Sir, I agree with you- Rand Paul is most definitely the best Republican candidate. And sir, I do agree with him- you are most definitely extremely repetitive in your mention of HRC's potential troubles.
     
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    how long until a possible indictment is served and who would become the challenger for the D nomination at that point?
     
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    Okay, well what happens if the Obama Justice Department refuses to indict and the FBI leaks their findings and recommendation as has been whispered? It wouldn't be "over" necessarily for her but it could be the lift that puts Bernie over the top, that's what I was talking about.
     
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    Who knows. I doubt the indictment happens at all but we'll see. If she actually has to step aside it is forced aside then I think Joe Biden or Jerry brown step in. I'd say Elizabeth warren but without a primary to grow her brand I'm sure she'd be called in
     
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    I don't think that will matter in the primary but will tank the general
     
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    Cruz really is Canadian, he just suggested driving the "Washington Cartel" out into the Potomac and essentially pushing them down river, setting them adrift into the sea.....where have I heard that idea before?

    [​IMG]
     
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    So who won? I didnt keep up.
     
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    I take this to mean that the big GOP money will coalesce behind Rubio. If he can avoid another dry mouth incident, he could be the one the establishment lines up behind.


    Bernie and Clinton being so close is nuts.
     

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