PPP Iowa [Rand up a point]

[carlton]

Was guessing it was favorable/unfavorable (difference in favorability) [swing from last polls favorability]

Nah, apply that logic to Carson's line: Carson 77/11 (+66) [+59]
Makes no sense. The bracket numbers show what the favorable/unfavorable difference was in the last poll.

 

[Influenza]

I don't really understand how Ted Cruz can be more favorable than Rand. Does being a neocon Israel-firster really count for that much?

 

[William Tell]

I don't really understand how Ted Cruz can be more favorable than Rand. Does being a neocon Israel-firster really count for that much?

No. Favorability and issues are barely linked. Rand used to have the highest favorables in Iowa. If you believe the polls Rand's debate tactics in the first one turned a lot of people off. There are a lot of other factors too.

 

[Crashland]

And it helps Rand for more candidates to be in the race, as it divides the anti establishment vote.

How does that help?

Because Rand isn't part of the establishment.

Why would it help Rand, an anti-establishment candidate, when there are more candidates to divide the anti-establishment vote?

 

[65fastback2+2]

Why would it help Rand, an anti-establishment candidate, when there are more candidates to divide the anti-establishment vote?

I think Brett derp'd

 

[Xenliad]

According to this PPP poll, Rand's favorables have increased by about 20% since last poll. Go Rand!

That is really what he needed, hopefully it will continue.

 

[carlton]

I think Brett derp'd

Lol

 

[Jonderdonk]

It's time to unleash the secret weapon: Ron on college campuses.

Is this is legitimate possibility? It seems like a lot of people on this forum have been talking about this like it's an inevitability, but I'm skeptical...

I would die if it happened though

 

[carlton]

Is this is legitimate possibility? It seems like a lot of people on this forum have been talking about this like it's an inevitability, but I'm skeptical...

I would die if it happened though

Yes, closer to the caucus it will happen.

 

[65fastback2+2]

Is this is legitimate possibility? It seems like a lot of people on this forum have been talking about this like it's an inevitability, but I'm skeptical...

I would die if it happened though

he needs to stay away as long as possible. rand needs to be able to be his own candidate and not ron paul 2.0

now, once the field is super narrowed or in the general election? sure, bring on ron

 

[Brett85]

Why would it help Rand, an anti-establishment candidate, when there are more candidates to divide the anti-establishment vote?

Sorry, I was in a hurry when I was typing. I meant that it would divide up the establishment vote.

 

[69360]

The polls aren't going to make any sense until silly season with the never held office before candidates is over and they all drop out. Nobody in modern times has been elected potus with no political experience. I'm not saying Rand is going to win. I'm saying Trump, Carson and Fiorina aren't.

 

[Liberty74]

The polls aren't going to make any sense until silly season with the never held office before candidates is over and they all drop out. Nobody in modern times has been elected potus with no political experience. I'm not saying Rand is going to win. I'm saying Trump, Carson and Fiorina aren't.

History says at least in the last 50 or so years that only 3 types of people have been elected President.

1. VP
2. Govenor
3. U.S Senator

Rand has a shot...

 

[limequat]

History says at least in the last 50 or so years that only 3 types of people have been elected President.

1. VP
2. Govenor
3. U.S Senator

Rand has a shot...

The establishment likes a proven track record.