Tag Archives: Elections

More Analysis of the Iowa Caucuses

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here are a few of the more interesting pieces pieces of Iowa analysis, along with a dollop of general Presidential Race news): How Ted Cruz won Iowa. Texas Monthly‘s Erica Grieder offers up a field guide to Ted Cruz for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus Update: CNN Projects Cruz Win in Iowa

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Lawrence Person

“CNN projects Ted Cruz wins…On the Republican side, with 99% of the expected vote in, Ted Cruz leads with 28%, followed by Donald Trump at 24% and Marco Rubio at 23%.” On the Democratic side, things are much closer: “With … Continue reading →

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Early Iowa Caucus Results Have Cruz Ahead

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Early Iowa Caucus results show Cruz leading 28% to Trump’s 25%. Given the huge lead in free coverage and buzz Trump enjoyed the last eight months, that has to count as a big victory. Marco Rubio was running third, at … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 1, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The Iowa Caucuses are today! Why they’re Monday rather than the usual Tuesday, I couldn’t tell you. (And speaking of elections, today is your last day to register to vote in the March 1 Texas primary.) Here’s a LinkSwarm with … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz vs. Donald Trump Update for January 31, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Another installment on the battle between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Many of these links come from http://conservatives4tedcruz.blogspot.com/. In Iowa it’s everyone vs. Cruz. Cruz blasts Iowa governor Terry Branstad for his family benefiting from ethanol subsidies. Glenn Beck’s site … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz vs. Donald Trump Roundup for January 29, 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Another installment on the battle between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Many of these links come from the #CruzCrew daily briefings I get via email, and from http://conservatives4tedcruz.blogspot.com/. American Thinker makes the case for Cruz: Unlike so many previously promising … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Endorses Ted Cruz

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Ted Cruz has picked up the endorsement of former Texas governor Rick Perry for President, and will help campaign as a surrogate for Cruz in Iowa. It’s not a huge endorsement, given how Perry’s own presidential campaign flamed out, but … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 22, 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been a trying week. Have a Friday LinkSwarm, on me… Mark Steyn reiterates his central thesis. Namely secular welfare state = low birth rates = import of Muslim immigrants = extinction of the west. “It’s Still the Demography, Stupid.” Welcome … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for January 19, 2016

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been a while since I did a Texas vs. California update, due to Reasons, so here’s one: Texas ranks as the third freest state in the union, behind New Hampshire and South Dakota. California ranks second to last, just ahead … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 15, 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Lawrence Person

We’ll start with a couple by Mark Steyn: “Hillary Clinton is now telling lies about her lies.” Steyn also went to a Trump rally, and discovered how Trump is wowing crowds as an un-politician. “He moved the meter on the … Continue reading →

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