Thoughts on the Cruz Victory

Ted Cruz won the largest number of votes ever cast for a candidate in the history of the Iowa caucuses. Several points stick out.

by Rod D. Martin
February 2, 2016

Last night Ted Cruz won the largest number of votes ever cast for a candidate in the history of the Iowa caucuses. Moreover, he did it in an eleven-candidate field.

This time a year ago -- and six months ago, and three months ago -- most of you thought he was a no-hoper.

There are several things that stick out from last night:

1. The most likable candidate won. All the "Cruz isn't likable" spin is hogwash, as the attached chart demonstrates. They think if they repeat it enough....