Is Rubio the new Ronald Reagan? - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports the following on Senator Marco Rubio, " Rubio did well in Iowa among younger voters and the well-educated; he cleaned up in urban centres, which bodes well for the later big state primaries like Ohio and Pennsylvania. If Jeb Bush bows out, Rubio’s native Florida is in also in the bag. So Rubio has the potential to do what Reagan did 30 years ago: take the fury of grassroots conservatism, mellow it with humour and transform it into a strong electoral coalition. "

Lets Get Real:

The Rubio surge was expected, the fact that he got close to Trump is second was a shock, Trump has not been off the TV, he didn't have to advertise he had free coverage from the news networks.   Thus we come to New Hampshire, what will the Donald do, it will require real retail politics by him in NH, he has a strong lead, but leads can be lost, can he do a Reagan, skip the Iowa Debate and lose Iowa to Bush 41 but then go to win in NH.   The question is can the Donald take advice and will he listen?  As for Rubio no expects him to win NH, thus the Senator must try, as with Hillary Clinton, a shock win in NH for Rubio could end the race, but then does the Senator have it himself to win, he comes across as charming and clever, but he is so young, is he ready for the Presidency.  This blog has its doubts that Rubio is the next Reagan, Reagan was a Master politician who never admitted he was a politician. 

The Democratic Delegate Count - Election 2016

CNN - Live US Politics: Reports in its 6.46pm post the following on the delegate count between Senator Sanders and Hillary Clinton , " ...the Iowa Democratic caucuses means she and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders are going to split up those delegates, Solomon-style: Clinton will collect 23 delegates and Sanders will win 21. With her advantage in superdelegates - party officials who can support the candidate of their choice, a feature exclusive to the Democrats - Clinton now has a total of 385 delegates, or a little more than 16% of the amount she needs. Sanders has 29.  Granted, delegate-chasing isn’t everything - Clinton tried that in her 2008 campaign against then-senator Barack Obama, and she ended up working for him. "

Lets Get Real:

Let's be clear, Senator Sanders is NO President Obama, he appeals to extreme left wingers, he is a self styled Socialist, and his tax plans would make Count Dracula go pale, one doubts his voters actually understand that, he would tax everybody, if your old you do not want to be taxed on what your have worked for through your life.   Thus the only real choice for Democrats is WHEN HRC become the Democratic nominee, if Sanders can come close or win the other Caucus States the election could be a long fight, IF on the other hand HRC and her team can take New Hampshire they could finish the race early and move their attention to the Republicans, the idea of a President Cruz or Trump makes this blogger go pale. 

The Afterglow of the IOWA Results - Election 2016

Daily Mail: Reports " Trump will probably bounce back from Iowa but – win or lose - ‘Barmy’ Bernie has given Queen Hillary a hiding. Now she has a real fight on her hands  "

Lets Get Real:

In the internal poll of those voted it could be seen that Senators gained a majority of the Youth vote, this is good for the Senator, but and there is a but, the Young hardly ever vote, on election day in the UK, this voter was startled to see a lot of older voters come out, it can be postulated they were afraid of a Labour Government or a Labour Government supported by the SNP.   The older generation want to keep their perks, so any cuts to their agenda will drag them out, that is why Senator Sanders is popular with the youth vote, he is promising them perks, the cost will be paid by Wall Street and tax increase for every one else.  Thus it can be argued this is one of the reasons that the older generation voted in Iowa, they like the system on the whole, and Hillary Clinton represents the Establishment.  And no tax hikes on the older generation.   It is going to be an interesting fight for the soul of the Democratic Party. 

Clinton on New Hampshire - Election 2016

Goodbye Iowa, we hardly knew You!

BBC News - Politics Live from New Hampshire: Reports the following on HRC in its 6.48pm post, 

" Asked what she thinks of her prospects in New Hampshire, she said:  "I care a lot about this state...I know people tend to favour their neighbours - and Bernie Sanders is a neighbour - but I think we'll have a good contest. I feel good about my prospects." "

Lets Get Real:

It is expected that HRC will get knocked out out in New Hampshire, Senator Sanders has a strong lead and is from a neighbouring State, as stated this could be a golden chance for the Clinton Campaign to STEAL a VICTORY, it needs it best operatives on the ground to push for a victory next week.   If Senator Sanders wins the Democratic race will be a long and tough race and will cost a lot of dollars.  The Clinton needs to get ready for the general election, thus if it has the chance of knocking out Sanders it should take the chance, life is a gamble, so is politics, so finish this Clinton Camp. 

Hillary Clinton WINS Iowa - Election 2016

CNN - Politics: Reports the following on the Clinton win in Iowa, " ..the narrow win, which follows a long night in which the two candidates remained deadlocked, means Clinton faces the prospect of an extended fight for the Democratic presidential nomination. She may have to wait until late February for a realistic chance to put a solid win in her column. Sanders holds a strong lead in New Hampshire, the next state to vote on February 9. "

Lets Get Real:

A WIN is a WIN, okay it was not a fantastic win, and having to throw a coin to see who won shows close the election was in Iowa.   In New Hampshire Senator Sanders has a strong lead, this is the time for the Clinton Machine to act, no one thinks that Clinton can win in NH, the Vermont Senator is often called the third Senator from New Hampshire, so this could be a chance to finish off Sanders, the Clinton machine should go for a victory, throw ALL it got for the week of the campaign, if Clinton can win and shut Sanders out, the race for for the White House would  not be that long.  In politics you have to gamble.