Election 2016

The Doctor · 02-06-2016

I'm surprised there isn't a thread about the US election. This thread will be about politics regarding the upcoming 2016 Election.

To start off, did anyone watch the caucus? Were you surprised that Ted Cruz won the votes in Iowa, rather than the infamous Donald Trump? And how do you feel about Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in a virtual tie with the Democrats?

On top of that, the New Hampshire primaries are coming up soon. What are your predictions for those?

Anything could happen, but I think with Bernie's strong performance in Iowa, he may be able to win it in New Hampshire (esp. since he's leading the polls there).

Regarding the republicans, I think it'll be a win for Donald Trump. Ted Cruz won Iowa because of his strong funding, and he got the evangelical vote. However, I don't think he'll be able to pull off the same strength in Iowa.

Ash Ketchum · 02-06-2016

I hope Tony Abbott wins

Thallen · 02-06-2016

Posted by The Doctor

Anything could happen, but I think with Bernie's strong performance in Iowa, he may be able to win it in New Hampshire (esp. since he's leading the polls there).

Not sure if I'd say "anything could happen," because if he doesn't win in New Hampshire it's 100% over for him and from there on we just wait to see what happens with the RNC

The Doctor · 02-06-2016

Posted by Thallen

Not sure if I'd say "anything could happen," because if he doesn't win in New Hampshire it's 100% over for him and from there on we just wait to see what happens with the RNC

You're probably right. The problem with the other primaries, however, is that New Hampshire is a state full of [mainly] white people, and it would be difficult for him to win other primaries.

Sir · 02-06-2016

no poll?

Fulgore · 02-06-2016

Caucuses in general have so many flaws in them it nearly makes me sick, but that said I'm still surprised that Cruz won Iowa. Will be interesting to see if this is a common occurrence or not with the other ones.

MrSimons · 02-06-2016

Man I hate the GOP right now, the candidates leading the polls are just a bunch of asshats that managed to get the media to stalk them. Actual candidates had no chance in this election, it just blows my mind people like Carson, Trump, and Cruz are leading.

Real pissed Rand Paul dropped out.

twilit · 02-06-2016

It doesnt matter what Trump was doing in Iowa, skipping the debate was a bad move.

The Doctor · 02-07-2016

Posted by twilit

It doesnt matter what Trump was doing in Iowa, skipping the debate was a bad move.

I'm not sure he would have done much better in the polls if he had done the debate. If anything, more media attention was brought towards him with his decision.

jaxgraal · 02-07-2016

Not trolling, I would vote for Trump.

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The Doctor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Posts: 5,459	Election 2016 I'm surprised there isn't a thread about the US election. This thread will be about politics regarding the upcoming 2016 Election. To start off, did anyone watch the caucus? Were you surprised that Ted Cruz won the votes in Iowa, rather than the infamous Donald Trump? And how do you feel about Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in a virtual tie with the Democrats? On top of that, the New Hampshire primaries are coming up soon. What are your predictions for those? Anything could happen, but I think with Bernie's strong performance in Iowa, he may be able to win it in New Hampshire (esp. since he's leading the polls there). Regarding the republicans, I think it'll be a win for Donald Trump. Ted Cruz won Iowa because of his strong funding, and he got the evangelical vote. However, I don't think he'll be able to pull off the same strength in Iowa.

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Ash Ketchum Veritired ✔️ Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,441	I hope Tony Abbott wins

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Sir Elder ✔️ Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,286	no poll?

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Fulgore Python Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,894	Caucuses in general have so many flaws in them it nearly makes me sick, but that said I'm still surprised that Cruz won Iowa. Will be interesting to see if this is a common occurrence or not with the other ones.

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MrSimons :) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: no. Posts: 10,309	Man I hate the GOP right now, the candidates leading the polls are just a bunch of asshats that managed to get the media to stalk them. Actual candidates had no chance in this election, it just blows my mind people like Carson, Trump, and Cruz are leading. Real pissed Rand Paul dropped out.

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twilit michael Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hyrule Posts: 3,511	It doesnt matter what Trump was doing in Iowa, skipping the debate was a bad move.

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jaxgraal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 77	Not trolling, I would vote for Trump.