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Campaign live: Trump and Clinton lead in final hours before Iowa caucuses Campaign live: Trump and Clinton lead in final hours before Iowa caucuses
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In Des Moines, David Taylor gets a tour of the world’s most patriotic tractor: a 1957 860 Ford … complete with hologram eagle whose eyes follow passersby, the names of military veterans, and “Jesus in the clouds”.
“My wife says, ‘Really? You put a snake on the tractor?’ I said that’s for Isis, al-Qaida and the Taliban.”
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As polling day looms and the media focuses on the contenders to win the Iowa caucuses – Trump, Cruz and Rubio for the Republicans, Clinton and Sanders for the Democrats – a nation finds itself wondering: what have the stragglers been up to?As polling day looms and the media focuses on the contenders to win the Iowa caucuses – Trump, Cruz and Rubio for the Republicans, Clinton and Sanders for the Democrats – a nation finds itself wondering: what have the stragglers been up to?
At least one reporter’s keeping track – Edward Helmore explains: At least one reporter’s keeping track – Edward Helmore is on the case:
On Saturday, New Jersey governor Chris Christie was making one of two stops in the state at the Chrome Horse Saloon in Cedar Rapids. He paused to inform the crowd:On Saturday, New Jersey governor Chris Christie was making one of two stops in the state at the Chrome Horse Saloon in Cedar Rapids. He paused to inform the crowd:
When you see me in a place like this … I become smarter and more charming and better looking and funny. By the time you walk out of here, you are going to be, ‘Damn, man, that guy should be emperor.’When you see me in a place like this … I become smarter and more charming and better looking and funny. By the time you walk out of here, you are going to be, ‘Damn, man, that guy should be emperor.’
Christie, the Financial Times reported, cautioned the crowd against supporting the Republican frontrunner, Trump. “Showtime is over,” he said. “We are not electing the entertainer in chief, everybody … we are electing the commander-in-chief. This isn’t a game. This isn’t a TV show. This is the real world.”Christie, the Financial Times reported, cautioned the crowd against supporting the Republican frontrunner, Trump. “Showtime is over,” he said. “We are not electing the entertainer in chief, everybody … we are electing the commander-in-chief. This isn’t a game. This isn’t a TV show. This is the real world.”
The third Democratic candidate, Martin O’Malley, polling at 3% in Iowa, remains important because that support represents the spread between Clinton and Sanders.The third Democratic candidate, Martin O’Malley, polling at 3% in Iowa, remains important because that support represents the spread between Clinton and Sanders.
According to the rules of caucusing, a candidate must have support from 15% of caucus-goers in any given precinct to reach “viability”. If too few voters support a candidate, they are free to support another.According to the rules of caucusing, a candidate must have support from 15% of caucus-goers in any given precinct to reach “viability”. If too few voters support a candidate, they are free to support another.
Both the Clinton and Sanders camps have therefore sought to win over O’Malley backers. Nonetheless, the former Maryland governor told supporters in Boone on Saturday:Both the Clinton and Sanders camps have therefore sought to win over O’Malley backers. Nonetheless, the former Maryland governor told supporters in Boone on Saturday:
Hold strong in that first alignment. We have to beat expectations. I’m hoping and working to make my campaign the surprise that comes out of Iowa.Hold strong in that first alignment. We have to beat expectations. I’m hoping and working to make my campaign the surprise that comes out of Iowa.
Back in the Republican field Ben Carson, whose support in the state peaked at 25% but has now dropped to 10%, has pledged to defy the odds.Back in the Republican field Ben Carson, whose support in the state peaked at 25% but has now dropped to 10%, has pledged to defy the odds.
“We’re seeing a lot of movement on the ground, there’s a lot of shifting going on right now,” Carson told the Detroit News on Friday, in southeast Iowa.“We’re seeing a lot of movement on the ground, there’s a lot of shifting going on right now,” Carson told the Detroit News on Friday, in southeast Iowa.
It almost feels like an earthquake. And I think a lot of it is shifting in our favor. So we’re actually looking forward to a very good night, which would be quite surprising, I think, to a lot of pundits.It almost feels like an earthquake. And I think a lot of it is shifting in our favor. So we’re actually looking forward to a very good night, which would be quite surprising, I think, to a lot of pundits.
Referring to recent media coverage that has focused on campaign stumbles and raised the possibility Iowa could mark a last stand for his campaign, Carson told the crowd, “If I listened to what the media said about me, I’d run in the other direction.”Referring to recent media coverage that has focused on campaign stumbles and raised the possibility Iowa could mark a last stand for his campaign, Carson told the crowd, “If I listened to what the media said about me, I’d run in the other direction.”
Carly Fiorina, too, has been walking a long road in Iowa, pushing her program to “take our government back”. In Mason City in the northern part of the state on Saturday, USA Today reported, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO sought to explain the concept of zero-based budgeting.Carly Fiorina, too, has been walking a long road in Iowa, pushing her program to “take our government back”. In Mason City in the northern part of the state on Saturday, USA Today reported, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO sought to explain the concept of zero-based budgeting.
It means you can examine any dollar, you can cut any dollar and you can move any dollar. All the government does now is discuss the rate of increase.It means you can examine any dollar, you can cut any dollar and you can move any dollar. All the government does now is discuss the rate of increase.
Senator Rand Paul, too, predicts he will surprise in Monday’s caucus, arguing that polls are skewed toward older voters, not younger voters who rally to his pro-liberty positions.Senator Rand Paul, too, predicts he will surprise in Monday’s caucus, arguing that polls are skewed toward older voters, not younger voters who rally to his pro-liberty positions.
Related: Rand Paul hopes college students will offer him surprise Iowa victoryRelated: Rand Paul hopes college students will offer him surprise Iowa victory
He told NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday his campaign has called a million voters in the state.He told NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday his campaign has called a million voters in the state.
“I think we’ve called them so much we know them by name by now,” he said.“I think we’ve called them so much we know them by name by now,” he said.
Onetime frontrunner Jeb Bush, meanwhile, has seen his numbers steadily decline to the point that he took 2% support in the Register poll. In recent days, he has been travelling with his wife Colomba and daughter Noelle. Next month, the Bushes will be joined in New Hampshire by their four grandchildren and former president George W Bush.Onetime frontrunner Jeb Bush, meanwhile, has seen his numbers steadily decline to the point that he took 2% support in the Register poll. In recent days, he has been travelling with his wife Colomba and daughter Noelle. Next month, the Bushes will be joined in New Hampshire by their four grandchildren and former president George W Bush.
In Sioux City, the candidate told reporters:In Sioux City, the candidate told reporters:
This is a family deal, especially when you get to the beginning of the end.This is a family deal, especially when you get to the beginning of the end.
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“He may have won eight years ago in Iowa, but Mike Huckabee has the aura of a tired heritage act on one last tour of small town clubs and bars.”“He may have won eight years ago in Iowa, but Mike Huckabee has the aura of a tired heritage act on one last tour of small town clubs and bars.”
David Taylor, head of news for the Guardian US, reports from West Des Moines:David Taylor, head of news for the Guardian US, reports from West Des Moines:
One part preacher to two parts stand-up guy, the former Arkansas governor can still charm a room. But after visiting all 99 counties as a virtually permanent resident in Iowa these past eight months, he is nowhere in the polls.One part preacher to two parts stand-up guy, the former Arkansas governor can still charm a room. But after visiting all 99 counties as a virtually permanent resident in Iowa these past eight months, he is nowhere in the polls.
With 30 hours to go until the caucus, he had an answer for an early afternoon crowd forced into the back room of the Inspired Grounds coffee shop.With 30 hours to go until the caucus, he had an answer for an early afternoon crowd forced into the back room of the Inspired Grounds coffee shop.
“I’m going to be glad when we finally actually base this whole election on votes rather than some east coast pollster who has never spent a night in Iowa, and doesn’t have a clue about voters who are going to be going to the caucuses.”“I’m going to be glad when we finally actually base this whole election on votes rather than some east coast pollster who has never spent a night in Iowa, and doesn’t have a clue about voters who are going to be going to the caucuses.”
At the back, a little girl drew a picture of the candidate and decorated it with stars and the legend “Huck ‘16”. A woman in her 60s nibbled her way through a beautifully-risen apple caramel crumb cake while the veteran candidate listed the welders and single moms he had met, the police officers and the factory workers who stand all day on concrete floors.At the back, a little girl drew a picture of the candidate and decorated it with stars and the legend “Huck ‘16”. A woman in her 60s nibbled her way through a beautifully-risen apple caramel crumb cake while the veteran candidate listed the welders and single moms he had met, the police officers and the factory workers who stand all day on concrete floors.
In the age of Instagram and viral videos, Huckabee spoke up for “the old fashioned way” of electioneering. “Hard work and handshakes”, he said are the real way to pass your audition for a job at the White House.In the age of Instagram and viral videos, Huckabee spoke up for “the old fashioned way” of electioneering. “Hard work and handshakes”, he said are the real way to pass your audition for a job at the White House.
There was no policy pitch, except for a moment to hymn the value of lawmaking experience and warn of the danger of appointing as president another untried freshman senator – a swipe at Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul.There was no policy pitch, except for a moment to hymn the value of lawmaking experience and warn of the danger of appointing as president another untried freshman senator – a swipe at Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul.
Huckabee is widely tipped to be the next Republican to drop out of the race, but the sunny optimist was still dreaming of an upset and looking forward to Iowans waking up on Tuesday saying: “Oh my, he done did it again.”Huckabee is widely tipped to be the next Republican to drop out of the race, but the sunny optimist was still dreaming of an upset and looking forward to Iowans waking up on Tuesday saying: “Oh my, he done did it again.”
But he may simply be done.But he may simply be done.
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The latest FEC filings have been trickling in. By midnight, campaigns and Super Pacs must disclose where they’ve been getting their money and how they’ve been spending it for period covering July to the end of the year.The latest FEC filings have been trickling in. By midnight, campaigns and Super Pacs must disclose where they’ve been getting their money and how they’ve been spending it for period covering July to the end of the year.
Early disclosures show the newest of the pro-Cruz Super Pacs, Stand for Truth, has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from opaque limited liability companies (LLCs), which have little or no information about who owns the company or the company’s business activities.Early disclosures show the newest of the pro-Cruz Super Pacs, Stand for Truth, has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from opaque limited liability companies (LLCs), which have little or no information about who owns the company or the company’s business activities.
While LLCs are not unusual and perfectly legitimate entities, they can be less transparent than a corporation depending on the state in which they are incorporated. LLCs often have fewer requirements to disclose financial information and ownership.While LLCs are not unusual and perfectly legitimate entities, they can be less transparent than a corporation depending on the state in which they are incorporated. LLCs often have fewer requirements to disclose financial information and ownership.
The involvement of LLCs in campaign finance has previously raised the alarm among transparency groups over so-called “dark money” entering politics. The Sunlight Foundation says LLCs can “become efficient and useful vectors for concealed political donations.”The involvement of LLCs in campaign finance has previously raised the alarm among transparency groups over so-called “dark money” entering politics. The Sunlight Foundation says LLCs can “become efficient and useful vectors for concealed political donations.”
Altogether, Stand for Truth received $380,000 from eight LLCs in December, less than a month after the group was established. One of these LLCs appears to be incorporated in Delaware where information on companies is so limited they are “essentially black boxes”, as the Center for Public Integrity puts it.Altogether, Stand for Truth received $380,000 from eight LLCs in December, less than a month after the group was established. One of these LLCs appears to be incorporated in Delaware where information on companies is so limited they are “essentially black boxes”, as the Center for Public Integrity puts it.
Over the past two months, Stand for Truth has poured over $4.7m into TV, digital and radio advertising to support Cruz. As part of an expensive ad surge in Iowa, the Super Pac launched an attack ad against Donald Trump, in which the rival candidate can be heard saying: “In many cases, I identify more as a Democrat.”Over the past two months, Stand for Truth has poured over $4.7m into TV, digital and radio advertising to support Cruz. As part of an expensive ad surge in Iowa, the Super Pac launched an attack ad against Donald Trump, in which the rival candidate can be heard saying: “In many cases, I identify more as a Democrat.”
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Ohio Governor John Kasich is hoping to make a splash here in Salem, New Hampshire, with a little help from his friends.Ohio Governor John Kasich is hoping to make a splash here in Salem, New Hampshire, with a little help from his friends.
On a sunny winter’s day, Kasich opened his 85th New Hampshire town hall on Sunday by asking a bearded troubadour to play the Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun.On a sunny winter’s day, Kasich opened his 85th New Hampshire town hall on Sunday by asking a bearded troubadour to play the Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun.
Rod Webber, known locally as the “flowerman” because he hands candidates flowers for peace, strummed his guitar.Rod Webber, known locally as the “flowerman” because he hands candidates flowers for peace, strummed his guitar.
“Here comes the sun,” he sang, slightly off-tune. “Global warming”.“Here comes the sun,” he sang, slightly off-tune. “Global warming”.
The audience chuckled politely and Kasich jumped in: “You might want to work on your vocals.”The audience chuckled politely and Kasich jumped in: “You might want to work on your vocals.”
While the rest of the Republican presidential field blankets Iowa for any last-minute votes, Kasich wooed moderate Republicans and independent voters here in New Hampshire with his folksy charm and sunny message.While the rest of the Republican presidential field blankets Iowa for any last-minute votes, Kasich wooed moderate Republicans and independent voters here in New Hampshire with his folksy charm and sunny message.
“I’m a lot more interested in talking about what I’m for than the people who are in the primary up here in New Hampshire because you know what I want to raise the bar. I want us to regain hope in this country,” Kasich said. The audience erupted in applause.“I’m a lot more interested in talking about what I’m for than the people who are in the primary up here in New Hampshire because you know what I want to raise the bar. I want us to regain hope in this country,” Kasich said. The audience erupted in applause.
Kasich said outside his event in Salem that he’s “thrilled” to have received the endorsement of the New York Times and the Boston Globe, as well as the backing of seven out of eight of New Hampshire’s newspaper editorial boards.Kasich said outside his event in Salem that he’s “thrilled” to have received the endorsement of the New York Times and the Boston Globe, as well as the backing of seven out of eight of New Hampshire’s newspaper editorial boards.
“It really illustrates for a lot of people that Kasich’s a conservative but he has wide-appeal,” Kasich told reporters. “He can get people to come who traditionally don’t go. And the last guy I can think of who could do that is Ronald Reagan.”“It really illustrates for a lot of people that Kasich’s a conservative but he has wide-appeal,” Kasich told reporters. “He can get people to come who traditionally don’t go. And the last guy I can think of who could do that is Ronald Reagan.”
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Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
Guardian US head of news David Taylor is in Iowa. As well as filming Vampire Weekend and Bernie Sanders’ surprise rendition of This Land is Your Land, he has been taking photographs around the campaign trail. A bespoke selection follows…Guardian US head of news David Taylor is in Iowa. As well as filming Vampire Weekend and Bernie Sanders’ surprise rendition of This Land is Your Land, he has been taking photographs around the campaign trail. A bespoke selection follows…
So there you are. Fun bonus fact for American art fans: the farming-type chap with the pitchfork in American Gothic is Grant Wood’s dentist, Dr BH McKeeby. And the woman is the artist’s sister, Nan.So there you are. Fun bonus fact for American art fans: the farming-type chap with the pitchfork in American Gothic is Grant Wood’s dentist, Dr BH McKeeby. And the woman is the artist’s sister, Nan.
As you were.As you were.
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Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
Following the news from the Bernie Sanders campaign about raising $20m in January, almost entirely from small online contributions of $27, some news from the other end of the donor scale, which is also where many candidates at the other end of the political spectrum are often to be found.Following the news from the Bernie Sanders campaign about raising $20m in January, almost entirely from small online contributions of $27, some news from the other end of the donor scale, which is also where many candidates at the other end of the political spectrum are often to be found.
Conservative Solutions raised more than $30m last year for Marco Rubio, half of it in the last six months of 2015. The Super Pac shared the figure – not actually especially large for Super Pacs and in fact smaller than the sum raised by Sanders in the last quarter of 2015 – before Sunday’s FEC filing deadline.Conservative Solutions raised more than $30m last year for Marco Rubio, half of it in the last six months of 2015. The Super Pac shared the figure – not actually especially large for Super Pacs and in fact smaller than the sum raised by Sanders in the last quarter of 2015 – before Sunday’s FEC filing deadline.
The names of the big Rubio donors, however, are telling. Among them were Paul Singer, the billionaire New York investor who backed Rubio officially in October ($2.5m) and Ken Griffin, an investor from Chicago who announced support for the Florida senator in December ($2.5m). Other seven-figure contributors included Florida car dealer Norman Braman, New York financier Cliff Asness and roofing executive David Humphreys, from Missouri.The names of the big Rubio donors, however, are telling. Among them were Paul Singer, the billionaire New York investor who backed Rubio officially in October ($2.5m) and Ken Griffin, an investor from Chicago who announced support for the Florida senator in December ($2.5m). Other seven-figure contributors included Florida car dealer Norman Braman, New York financier Cliff Asness and roofing executive David Humphreys, from Missouri.
Unlike donations to campaigns, donations to Super Pacs are not limited. Here’s a list of them, which points out that more of them are conservative than liberal.Unlike donations to campaigns, donations to Super Pacs are not limited. Here’s a list of them, which points out that more of them are conservative than liberal.
Conservative Solutions, which like any other Super Pac is not allowed to co-ordinate with the Rubio campaign, said it began 2016 with $14m left to spend.Conservative Solutions, which like any other Super Pac is not allowed to co-ordinate with the Rubio campaign, said it began 2016 with $14m left to spend.
Apropos of nothing in particular, some further reading:Apropos of nothing in particular, some further reading:
Related: Dark Money review: Nazi oil, the Koch brothers and a rightwing revolutionRelated: Dark Money review: Nazi oil, the Koch brothers and a rightwing revolution
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Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, made an unusual campaign stop in Iowa on Sunday, at a school gymnasium in Clinton Bluffs, Iowa.Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, made an unusual campaign stop in Iowa on Sunday, at a school gymnasium in Clinton Bluffs, Iowa.
The Republican frontrunner, who has built a campaign on an anti-immigration platform, introduced his Slovenian wife as his “best pollster” for predicting he would win.The Republican frontrunner, who has built a campaign on an anti-immigration platform, introduced his Slovenian wife as his “best pollster” for predicting he would win.
As she walked on stage there were wolf whistles and shouts of “Oh yeah”.As she walked on stage there were wolf whistles and shouts of “Oh yeah”.
“Hello, Iowa it is great to be here,” she said a thick, Eastern European accent. “He will be unbelievable, the best deal maker, the best master negotiator.”“Hello, Iowa it is great to be here,” she said a thick, Eastern European accent. “He will be unbelievable, the best deal maker, the best master negotiator.”
“Thank you honey,” Trump replied. “That’s so nice.”“Thank you honey,” Trump replied. “That’s so nice.”
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Ted Cruz found himself at the center of controversy this weekend after his campaign distributed mailers that accused Iowa voters and their neighbors, by name, of committing a “violation” by not turning up to previous caucuses.Ted Cruz found himself at the center of controversy this weekend after his campaign distributed mailers that accused Iowa voters and their neighbors, by name, of committing a “violation” by not turning up to previous caucuses.
Related: Cruz campaign draws condemnation for strategy of shaming Iowans to caucusRelated: Cruz campaign draws condemnation for strategy of shaming Iowans to caucus
A mailer issued by Marco Rubio’s campaign also hit mailboxes this weekend, although it did not single out voters in the same way.A mailer issued by Marco Rubio’s campaign also hit mailboxes this weekend, although it did not single out voters in the same way.
Though fashioned as a “Voting Report Card”, Rubio’s mailers were also different from Cruz’s in that they pointed out that a voter did not participate in previous elections but did not provide a letter grade.Though fashioned as a “Voting Report Card”, Rubio’s mailers were also different from Cruz’s in that they pointed out that a voter did not participate in previous elections but did not provide a letter grade.
They also did not look like an official record – an issue that earned Cruz a rebuke from Iowa’s Republican secretary of state, who said the Texas senator’s campaign had misrepresented the role of his office.They also did not look like an official record – an issue that earned Cruz a rebuke from Iowa’s Republican secretary of state, who said the Texas senator’s campaign had misrepresented the role of his office.
The Cruz mailer read: “ELECTION ALERT: VOTER VIOLATION”, “PUBLIC RECORD” and “FURTHER ACTION NEEDED”.The Cruz mailer read: “ELECTION ALERT: VOTER VIOLATION”, “PUBLIC RECORD” and “FURTHER ACTION NEEDED”.
The Rubio mailer read: “, 7 of your neighbors are voting in the Iowa Caucus on Monday, February 1st. Are you?”The Rubio mailer read: “, 7 of your neighbors are voting in the Iowa Caucus on Monday, February 1st. Are you?”
On Saturday, Rubio criticized his Senate colleague by saying that voters who approached him had been “upset” and “disturbed” over such tactics by the Texan’s campaign.On Saturday, Rubio criticized his Senate colleague by saying that voters who approached him had been “upset” and “disturbed” over such tactics by the Texan’s campaign.
Later in the day, Cruz refused to apologize for what he said was simply an effort to boost voter turnout. The two men also traded blows – largely over immigration – on the Sunday talk shows.Later in the day, Cruz refused to apologize for what he said was simply an effort to boost voter turnout. The two men also traded blows – largely over immigration – on the Sunday talk shows.
In the Des Moines Register poll released on Saturday night – and seen as a gold standard for predicting the caucus winners – Cruz was second to Donald Trump, on 23% to 28% for the real-estate mogul. Rubio was third with 15%, with some observers saying his campaign shows signs of building serious momentum.In the Des Moines Register poll released on Saturday night – and seen as a gold standard for predicting the caucus winners – Cruz was second to Donald Trump, on 23% to 28% for the real-estate mogul. Rubio was third with 15%, with some observers saying his campaign shows signs of building serious momentum.
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Sanders raises more than $20mSanders raises more than $20m
The Bernie Sanders campaign has just announced it raised $20m in January, almost entirely from small online contributions of $27. The campaign has received a record 3.25 million individual contributions, more than any other candidate for the president.The Bernie Sanders campaign has just announced it raised $20m in January, almost entirely from small online contributions of $27. The campaign has received a record 3.25 million individual contributions, more than any other candidate for the president.
The Sanders campaign raised almost $33.6m in the fourth quarter of 2015, it said, with 70% coming from contributions of $200 or less. Sanders’ campaign has now surpassed the huge funds raised by Barack Obama’s campaign in the first quarter of 2008, before he defeated Hillary Clinton in the primary election.The Sanders campaign raised almost $33.6m in the fourth quarter of 2015, it said, with 70% coming from contributions of $200 or less. Sanders’ campaign has now surpassed the huge funds raised by Barack Obama’s campaign in the first quarter of 2008, before he defeated Hillary Clinton in the primary election.
Sanders campaign reveals he raised $20m in January from small donors giving $27 each on average. Now has record 3.25 million contributions.Sanders campaign reveals he raised $20m in January from small donors giving $27 each on average. Now has record 3.25 million contributions.
In a press release, the campaign contrasted Sanders’ small funders with the major backers of Clinton, who led him by three points in the final poll before the Iowa caucuses. Citing Federal Election Commission reports, the campaign noted that three of every five dollars given to Clinton came from people who have already given her the maximum $2,700.In a press release, the campaign contrasted Sanders’ small funders with the major backers of Clinton, who led him by three points in the final poll before the Iowa caucuses. Citing Federal Election Commission reports, the campaign noted that three of every five dollars given to Clinton came from people who have already given her the maximum $2,700.
“As Secretary Clinton holds high-dollar fundraisers with the nation’s financial elite,” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said, “working Americans chipping in a few dollars each month are not only challenging but beating the greatest fundraising machine ever assembled.”“As Secretary Clinton holds high-dollar fundraisers with the nation’s financial elite,” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said, “working Americans chipping in a few dollars each month are not only challenging but beating the greatest fundraising machine ever assembled.”
The campaign also boasted, somewhat disingenuously, that Sanders “has refused to coordinate with a Super Pac” – technically no candidate is allowed to coordinate with such organizations, which can raise unlimited funds on behalf of a preferred campaign or party. Super Pacs have ballooned in the wake of the supreme court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which Sanders has decried as evidence of the corrupting influence of money in politics.The campaign also boasted, somewhat disingenuously, that Sanders “has refused to coordinate with a Super Pac” – technically no candidate is allowed to coordinate with such organizations, which can raise unlimited funds on behalf of a preferred campaign or party. Super Pacs have ballooned in the wake of the supreme court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which Sanders has decried as evidence of the corrupting influence of money in politics.
Clinton and most of the Republican candidates have Super Pacs acting on their behalf, one of which says it raised $25m for the former secretary of state in 2015, and $50m so far. Sanders has made Clinton’s complicated relationship with Wall Street a primary if sometimes veiled line of attack, highlighting the large paychecks she received from banks for speaking.Clinton and most of the Republican candidates have Super Pacs acting on their behalf, one of which says it raised $25m for the former secretary of state in 2015, and $50m so far. Sanders has made Clinton’s complicated relationship with Wall Street a primary if sometimes veiled line of attack, highlighting the large paychecks she received from banks for speaking.
Clinton has not yet reported how much money her campaign raised in the fourth quarter of 2015. The former secretary of state took a break from he campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire this month to attend a fundraiser in Philadelphia, alongside singer Jon Bon Jovi and finance executives. The price of breakfast at the closed press event ranged from $250 to the maximum contribution of $2,700.Clinton has not yet reported how much money her campaign raised in the fourth quarter of 2015. The former secretary of state took a break from he campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire this month to attend a fundraiser in Philadelphia, alongside singer Jon Bon Jovi and finance executives. The price of breakfast at the closed press event ranged from $250 to the maximum contribution of $2,700.
Related: Bernie Sanders campaign raises $33m as candidate sees strong finish to 2015Related: Bernie Sanders campaign raises $33m as candidate sees strong finish to 2015
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Summary: Where we're at on left, right and all overSummary: Where we're at on left, right and all over
With less than 12 more hours to go before there’s only about 20 hours to Iowans caucusing madly across the Hawkeye state, here’s a quick summary of developments in the race…With less than 12 more hours to go before there’s only about 20 hours to Iowans caucusing madly across the Hawkeye state, here’s a quick summary of developments in the race…
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Pizza Ranch. Jeb gear. Two minutes of vaguely operatic Americana music that ends with a fadeout of Marco Rubio’s face. They’re just throwing it all at Iowa and seeing what sticks.Pizza Ranch. Jeb gear. Two minutes of vaguely operatic Americana music that ends with a fadeout of Marco Rubio’s face. They’re just throwing it all at Iowa and seeing what sticks.
So nice to get an endorsement from the founder and owner of Pizza Ranch in Iowa! A great guy and great places! #CaucusForTrumpSo nice to get an endorsement from the founder and owner of Pizza Ranch in Iowa! A great guy and great places! #CaucusForTrump
Definitely won’t find anything cuter to show off our Jeb gear. pic.twitter.com/g6AJvzWAdsDefinitely won’t find anything cuter to show off our Jeb gear. pic.twitter.com/g6AJvzWAds
When I'm President, America's light will shine again.https://t.co/PzeSRrFTGQWhen I'm President, America's light will shine again.https://t.co/PzeSRrFTGQ
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Cruz battles 'big corn'Cruz battles 'big corn'
Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
More from Edward Helmore’s stint watching Fox News Sunday, which featured a rare person identifiable as neither candidate nor pundit.More from Edward Helmore’s stint watching Fox News Sunday, which featured a rare person identifiable as neither candidate nor pundit.
Long-time Republican Iowa governor Terry Branstad indicated he would be happy with any Republican candidate except Ted Cruz, whose refusal to support ethanol and wind energy subsidies has angered businessmen in the state.Long-time Republican Iowa governor Terry Branstad indicated he would be happy with any Republican candidate except Ted Cruz, whose refusal to support ethanol and wind energy subsidies has angered businessmen in the state.
“We want to grow those jobs,” Branstad said.“We want to grow those jobs,” Branstad said.
On NBC, Cruz was asked about the ethanol issue – an issue, as it happens, which is explained very nicely by Ben Jacobs here.On NBC, Cruz was asked about the ethanol issue – an issue, as it happens, which is explained very nicely by Ben Jacobs here.
Related: Cornball politics: is the sun setting on ethanol as an Iowa caucus decider?Related: Cornball politics: is the sun setting on ethanol as an Iowa caucus decider?
Here’s the exchange:Here’s the exchange:
Cruz: “…the people who are attacking me on this are lobbyists and Democrats. And the reason they’re attacking –Cruz: “…the people who are attacking me on this are lobbyists and Democrats. And the reason they’re attacking –
Chuck Todd: “Terry Branstad, is he a lobbyist or a Democrat?”Chuck Todd: “Terry Branstad, is he a lobbyist or a Democrat?”
Ted Cruz: “No, his son is a lobbyist who makes hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying on ethanol. So his family makes a ton of money.”Ted Cruz: “No, his son is a lobbyist who makes hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying on ethanol. So his family makes a ton of money.”
Branstad’s son, Eric, is “head of America’s Renewable Future, a bipartisan coalition of Iowa ethanol supporters who back the renewable fuel standard (RFS)”.Branstad’s son, Eric, is “head of America’s Renewable Future, a bipartisan coalition of Iowa ethanol supporters who back the renewable fuel standard (RFS)”.
This also from Ben: “In a statement, Branstad said: “Until Cruz pledges to uphold the RFS as the law dictates – not his position to phase it down by 2022 – we will continue to educate Iowa voters about his bad position.”This also from Ben: “In a statement, Branstad said: “Until Cruz pledges to uphold the RFS as the law dictates – not his position to phase it down by 2022 – we will continue to educate Iowa voters about his bad position.”
This from Cruz on NBC:This from Cruz on NBC:
And the lobbyists very much want to keep Iowa focused on the ethanol mandate, because it keeps Iowa dependent on Washington. It means every year, they’ve got to go back to Washington and maintain the mandate. The lobbyists get paid, the politicians get paid. I’m going to eliminate all the subsidies. No subsidies for oil and gas, no subsidies for anybody … [continues for some time]And the lobbyists very much want to keep Iowa focused on the ethanol mandate, because it keeps Iowa dependent on Washington. It means every year, they’ve got to go back to Washington and maintain the mandate. The lobbyists get paid, the politicians get paid. I’m going to eliminate all the subsidies. No subsidies for oil and gas, no subsidies for anybody … [continues for some time]
So it’s not an oil thing. It’s a Washington-insider-cartel thing, of the kind Cruz regularly rails against.So it’s not an oil thing. It’s a Washington-insider-cartel thing, of the kind Cruz regularly rails against.
Either way, being seen as no friend of ethanol isn’t particularly good for one’s chances in Iowa.Either way, being seen as no friend of ethanol isn’t particularly good for one’s chances in Iowa.
Of course, a lot of other people have a lot of other reasons not to support Ted Cruz.Of course, a lot of other people have a lot of other reasons not to support Ted Cruz.
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And now a tour of a Trump campaign bus turned anti-Trump campaign bus, as filmed by Bastien Inzaurralde for the Guardian.And now a tour of a Trump campaign bus turned anti-Trump campaign bus, as filmed by Bastien Inzaurralde for the Guardian.
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Trump: 'I had to get along with Clinton'Trump: 'I had to get along with Clinton'
This time he was speaking to Fox News Sunday, which Edward Helmore was watching…This time he was speaking to Fox News Sunday, which Edward Helmore was watching…
With 29% of likely Republican caucus goers In Iowa saying they disapproved of Trump’s decision to skip the Fox debate last week, the candidate said he had no regrets:With 29% of likely Republican caucus goers In Iowa saying they disapproved of Trump’s decision to skip the Fox debate last week, the candidate said he had no regrets:
You have to stick up for your rights. You cant let people do that. We raised $6m for the vets. It was great decision and I’m happy about it.You have to stick up for your rights. You cant let people do that. We raised $6m for the vets. It was great decision and I’m happy about it.
Trump rejected accusations leveled by Ted Cruz that he skipped the debate to hide his liberal voting record and defended past contributions to the Clinton Foundation that records suggest reached as much as $250,000. Trump said he understood the Clintons were engaged with reconstruction in Haiti, not renting private aircraft.Trump rejected accusations leveled by Ted Cruz that he skipped the debate to hide his liberal voting record and defended past contributions to the Clinton Foundation that records suggest reached as much as $250,000. Trump said he understood the Clintons were engaged with reconstruction in Haiti, not renting private aircraft.
“I was a businessman and it was my obligation to get along with everyone,” he said.“I was a businessman and it was my obligation to get along with everyone,” he said.
He also welcomed polls that suggest 52% of white evangelicals believe he could be a “good or great president” – good news for a candidate who has been dogged by questions about his faith – or perceived lack of it.He also welcomed polls that suggest 52% of white evangelicals believe he could be a “good or great president” – good news for a candidate who has been dogged by questions about his faith – or perceived lack of it.
“I’m more honored by that than even my lead in the polls,” he said. “We have a great relationship. It’s a turning point. I’m a Christian. I’m very happy about that.”“I’m more honored by that than even my lead in the polls,” he said. “We have a great relationship. It’s a turning point. I’m a Christian. I’m very happy about that.”
Related: Trump Bible reference falls flat as he tries to woo evangelicals at LibertyRelated: Trump Bible reference falls flat as he tries to woo evangelicals at Liberty
Trump also said he would look favourably on efforts to return decision-making on same-sex marriage to individual states.Trump also said he would look favourably on efforts to return decision-making on same-sex marriage to individual states.
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Sanders: 'Clinton will be the problem'Sanders: 'Clinton will be the problem'
Sanders makes a quick appearance on NBC, and Chuck Todd questions the senator sharply on his healthcare-and-taxes proposal. He airs a clip of Clinton suggesting that Sanders’ plan is a fantasy “that’s never going to happen”. Sanders answers: “let’s just look at the facts.”Sanders makes a quick appearance on NBC, and Chuck Todd questions the senator sharply on his healthcare-and-taxes proposal. He airs a clip of Clinton suggesting that Sanders’ plan is a fantasy “that’s never going to happen”. Sanders answers: “let’s just look at the facts.”
The facts are that we are spending far more than other countries on healthcare. My proposal will save middle class families thousands of dollars a year on their healthcare costs. Most people tell me, yes, they would be happy to pay $1,000 more in taxes if they’re paying $5,000 less in healthcare premiums.The facts are that we are spending far more than other countries on healthcare. My proposal will save middle class families thousands of dollars a year on their healthcare costs. Most people tell me, yes, they would be happy to pay $1,000 more in taxes if they’re paying $5,000 less in healthcare premiums.
So you know, this is an issue where we have got to control healthcare costs, guarantee healthcare to all people, and do what every other major country on earth is doing. We have got to take on the drug companies who are ripping us off and the private insurance companies.So you know, this is an issue where we have got to control healthcare costs, guarantee healthcare to all people, and do what every other major country on earth is doing. We have got to take on the drug companies who are ripping us off and the private insurance companies.
Todd brings up a comment by House minority leader Nancy Pelosi that suggests she doesn’t want Sanders as the Democratic nominee. “And you don’t think you’re going to be a problem for House Democrats who don’t want to run on raising taxes?”Todd brings up a comment by House minority leader Nancy Pelosi that suggests she doesn’t want Sanders as the Democratic nominee. “And you don’t think you’re going to be a problem for House Democrats who don’t want to run on raising taxes?”
“No,” Sanders says. “I think in fact, Hillary Clinton will be the problem.”“No,” Sanders says. “I think in fact, Hillary Clinton will be the problem.”
He says it comes down to the way voter turnout can swing a national election:He says it comes down to the way voter turnout can swing a national election:
Because I think our campaign is the campaign that is generating excitement and energy that will result in a high voter turnout. Republicans win when voter turnout is low. Democrats win when voter turnout is high. I think our campaign is raising issue about a rigged economy, a corrupt campaign finance system.Because I think our campaign is the campaign that is generating excitement and energy that will result in a high voter turnout. Republicans win when voter turnout is low. Democrats win when voter turnout is high. I think our campaign is raising issue about a rigged economy, a corrupt campaign finance system.
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Marco Rubio takes an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, where host Chuck Todd asks him about comments he made in 2006 regarding Florida’s willingness to embrace cap-and-trade emissions regulation.Marco Rubio takes an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, where host Chuck Todd asks him about comments he made in 2006 regarding Florida’s willingness to embrace cap-and-trade emissions regulation.
“I do not support big mandates,” Rubio says. He argues that he was always against it but worried at the time that federal regulation would come down to the states. “If they [mandate regulation] we have to be prepared to comply,” he tells Todd. “You didn’t play the full clip.”“I do not support big mandates,” Rubio says. He argues that he was always against it but worried at the time that federal regulation would come down to the states. “If they [mandate regulation] we have to be prepared to comply,” he tells Todd. “You didn’t play the full clip.”
Rubio says Republicans and Democrats can indeed get along sometimes: “I do think there’s a bipartisan way,” he says, using student loan debt as an example. “There’s a chance to work together and you don’t have to betray your principles, you work together.”Rubio says Republicans and Democrats can indeed get along sometimes: “I do think there’s a bipartisan way,” he says, using student loan debt as an example. “There’s a chance to work together and you don’t have to betray your principles, you work together.”
Finally Todd talks up Rubio’s decent poll numbers and (paraphrasing here) says: You’re popular. People find you favorable. Why aren’t you winning?Finally Todd talks up Rubio’s decent poll numbers and (paraphrasing here) says: You’re popular. People find you favorable. Why aren’t you winning?
Rubio answers by saying he just plans to win “more delegates than anyone else”, even though the road may be long and dark. “I don’t think you’re really going to get clarity in this race for a while.”Rubio answers by saying he just plans to win “more delegates than anyone else”, even though the road may be long and dark. “I don’t think you’re really going to get clarity in this race for a while.”
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Mitt Romney – remember him – has been doing jokes again. This, with (appropriate terminology alert) a hat-tip to the hallowed Politico Playbook email from Mike Allen, is from Romney’s speech to the 103rd Alfalfa Club dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night:Mitt Romney – remember him – has been doing jokes again. This, with (appropriate terminology alert) a hat-tip to the hallowed Politico Playbook email from Mike Allen, is from Romney’s speech to the 103rd Alfalfa Club dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night:
Some have speculated that my religion might have played a part in my defeat. I wondered about that myself, but most of my wives said they didn’t think so…There are six words Hillary hopes to hear a year from now: ‘Place your hand on the Bible.’ The five words she FEARS she’ll hear a year from now: ‘Will the defendant please rise?’ ... Bernie Sanders ... looks like one of those 1960s folksingers who does specials on PBS during pledge week. I will say this about a Sanders presidency: I will sleep better at night knowing Peter, Paul and Mary are running the government.Some have speculated that my religion might have played a part in my defeat. I wondered about that myself, but most of my wives said they didn’t think so…There are six words Hillary hopes to hear a year from now: ‘Place your hand on the Bible.’ The five words she FEARS she’ll hear a year from now: ‘Will the defendant please rise?’ ... Bernie Sanders ... looks like one of those 1960s folksingers who does specials on PBS during pledge week. I will say this about a Sanders presidency: I will sleep better at night knowing Peter, Paul and Mary are running the government.
What is the Alfalfa Club, you ask? Something that sounds an appropriate setting for a Monopoly board-esque, Gilded Age-throwback billionaire who uses words like “varmints”, I say.What is the Alfalfa Club, you ask? Something that sounds an appropriate setting for a Monopoly board-esque, Gilded Age-throwback billionaire who uses words like “varmints”, I say.
In all seriousness, according to the Washington Post the Alfalfa Club is “a secretive private club that meets just once a year, has no official purpose, and is named after a plant that will do almost anything for a drink”.In all seriousness, according to the Washington Post the Alfalfa Club is “a secretive private club that meets just once a year, has no official purpose, and is named after a plant that will do almost anything for a drink”.
It’s elite, it was founded in 1913… and again according to the Post “it’s a cross-section of power brokers so influential that almost every president has made a pilgrimage to the annual gathering”. Obama has, duly, addressed it.It’s elite, it was founded in 1913… and again according to the Post “it’s a cross-section of power brokers so influential that almost every president has made a pilgrimage to the annual gathering”. Obama has, duly, addressed it.
Ah, democracy.Ah, democracy.
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Next Sanders tells Stephanopoulos he “won’t politicize” questions about whether Clinton may have compromised classified information by using a private email server while secretary of state.Next Sanders tells Stephanopoulos he “won’t politicize” questions about whether Clinton may have compromised classified information by using a private email server while secretary of state.
He repeats what he said on CNN: that there’s “a legal process” going on and he doesn’t want to get into it.He repeats what he said on CNN: that there’s “a legal process” going on and he doesn’t want to get into it.
He concludes by saying he’s great friends with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and that he wants to build on their legacy.He concludes by saying he’s great friends with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and that he wants to build on their legacy.
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The ABC host asks Sanders about the New York Times’ endorsement of Clinton, and its description of his ideas as too extreme to work.The ABC host asks Sanders about the New York Times’ endorsement of Clinton, and its description of his ideas as too extreme to work.
I respond to it by saying that every proposal I am bringing forth is in fact supported by the vast majority of the American people. The problem is that Congress is so dominated by big money interests they are much more concerned about campaign contributions than they are about [the middle class].I respond to it by saying that every proposal I am bringing forth is in fact supported by the vast majority of the American people. The problem is that Congress is so dominated by big money interests they are much more concerned about campaign contributions than they are about [the middle class].
“These are not radical ideas, George,” he says, mentioning tax hikes for the wealthiest, healthcare reform, lowering education costs and several other plans. He concedes it’s “a fair question” to ask how effectively the government can take on drug companies and Wall Street.“These are not radical ideas, George,” he says, mentioning tax hikes for the wealthiest, healthcare reform, lowering education costs and several other plans. He concedes it’s “a fair question” to ask how effectively the government can take on drug companies and Wall Street.
But he won’t be daunted, he continues.But he won’t be daunted, he continues.
“Democrats win elections when large number of people vote. That’s what Obama did in 2008 and that’s what we can do now. Republicans win elections when people are demoralized and voter turnout is low.”“Democrats win elections when large number of people vote. That’s what Obama did in 2008 and that’s what we can do now. Republicans win elections when people are demoralized and voter turnout is low.”
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Bernie Sanders is up next. Stephanopoulos asks whether the pundits who say he doesn’t have a chance are going to look stupid on Tuesday morning.Bernie Sanders is up next. Stephanopoulos asks whether the pundits who say he doesn’t have a chance are going to look stupid on Tuesday morning.
“I truly hope so, George,” he says.“I truly hope so, George,” he says.
He repeats a variation of what he said earlier this morning on CNN:He repeats a variation of what he said earlier this morning on CNN:
Almost 70,000 people in the state of Iowa, and I think if working people, and lower income people, and younger people … We’re going to win this thing and pull off one of the great political upsets in recent history. When we began this campaign we were trailing Hillary Clinton by 50 or 60 points.Almost 70,000 people in the state of Iowa, and I think if working people, and lower income people, and younger people … We’re going to win this thing and pull off one of the great political upsets in recent history. When we began this campaign we were trailing Hillary Clinton by 50 or 60 points.
He says that while he knew his key issues – “the decline of the middle class, of billionaires being able to buy elections while kids aren’t able to [afford] college” – would resonate, he’s been surprised by the enthusiasm for his campaign.He says that while he knew his key issues – “the decline of the middle class, of billionaires being able to buy elections while kids aren’t able to [afford] college” – would resonate, he’s been surprised by the enthusiasm for his campaign.
Back when he launched his campaign last year, he says, “I did not believe it would resonate quite as fast as it has.”Back when he launched his campaign last year, he says, “I did not believe it would resonate quite as fast as it has.”
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Clinton: the middle class will join usClinton: the middle class will join us
Stephanopoulos then asks Clinton about an op-ed in the Guardian (Hey, that’s us! He didn’t mention us though) by Robert Reich, the Berkeley professor and former secretary of labor. In his op-ed, Reich called Sanders the nominee America needs to combat inequality:Stephanopoulos then asks Clinton about an op-ed in the Guardian (Hey, that’s us! He didn’t mention us though) by Robert Reich, the Berkeley professor and former secretary of labor. In his op-ed, Reich called Sanders the nominee America needs to combat inequality:
Hillary Clinton? I have worked closely with her and have nothing but respect for her. In my view, she’s clearly the most qualified candidate for president of the political system we now have.Hillary Clinton? I have worked closely with her and have nothing but respect for her. In my view, she’s clearly the most qualified candidate for president of the political system we now have.
But the political system we now have is profoundly broken. Bernie Sanders is the most qualified candidate to create the political system we should have because he’s leading a political movement for change.But the political system we now have is profoundly broken. Bernie Sanders is the most qualified candidate to create the political system we should have because he’s leading a political movement for change.
Clinton gives by far her most charged answer of the interview, arguing that as the campaign grows she’ll bring in more people who feel like they’re on the fringes of society. She says her Senate campaign eventually won over people, “then when I was secretary of state even the Republicans said I was doing a good job”.Clinton gives by far her most charged answer of the interview, arguing that as the campaign grows she’ll bring in more people who feel like they’re on the fringes of society. She says her Senate campaign eventually won over people, “then when I was secretary of state even the Republicans said I was doing a good job”.
I am focused on my mission to make sure this country works for everybody, particularly hard working middle class families who rightly feel they’ve been left out and left behind.I am focused on my mission to make sure this country works for everybody, particularly hard working middle class families who rightly feel they’ve been left out and left behind.
You can check out Reich’s full piece through the link below:You can check out Reich’s full piece through the link below:
Related: Want to reverse sky-high inequality? Bernie Sanders is the pragmatic choice | Robert ReichRelated: Want to reverse sky-high inequality? Bernie Sanders is the pragmatic choice | Robert Reich
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Edward Helmore has been watching Ted Cruz on Fox News Sunday, so you don’t have to. Thereien, among the usual variations on a theme, Cruz responds to Trump’s barbs about his financial situation:Edward Helmore has been watching Ted Cruz on Fox News Sunday, so you don’t have to. Thereien, among the usual variations on a theme, Cruz responds to Trump’s barbs about his financial situation:
Donald looks rattled. That why he’s insulting me everyday. It’s the height of chutzpah. For someone who owes billions of dollars, going after [Cruz’s wife] Heidi and I for putting our net worth into the campaign is the height of dishonesty.”Donald looks rattled. That why he’s insulting me everyday. It’s the height of chutzpah. For someone who owes billions of dollars, going after [Cruz’s wife] Heidi and I for putting our net worth into the campaign is the height of dishonesty.”
Then we get some succinct sketching of the respective campaigns’ positions, as seen from Camp Cruz:Then we get some succinct sketching of the respective campaigns’ positions, as seen from Camp Cruz:
A vote for Marco Rubio is a vote for amnesty; a vote for Trump is a vote for Obamacare; and a vote for Ted Cruz is a vote for a true conservative … the stakes are too high to take a risk.A vote for Marco Rubio is a vote for amnesty; a vote for Trump is a vote for Obamacare; and a vote for Ted Cruz is a vote for a true conservative … the stakes are too high to take a risk.