Despite almost everyone agreeing the GOP debates need to be trimmed to the top 5, 6, or 7 – CNN has decided, yet again, to put nine candidates on the prime-time debate stage and four remain at the lower-tier debate.

(Rand Paul previously hinted that if he was not on the prime-time stage he would withdraw):

(Via CNN) […]  CNN’s debate, which will be held in Las Vegas and is the fifth of the primary season, is the first to use early-state polls as a way to make the main event in prime-time. Candidates must meet one of three criteria in polls conducted between October 29 and December 13 and recognized by CNN: an average of at least 3.5% nationally; at least 4% in Iowa; or at least 4% in New Hampshire. (more…)

Donald Trump town hall even in Aiken South Carolina – 12/12/15  Prompted to beginning of Town Hall event at 11:00 minute mark:

https://youtu.be/AWSVmgaJt_s?t=11m

Just announced:

…“We should have a temporary ban on refugees coming here until it’s clear that there aren’t any terrorists embedded.”

Just Announced:  Largest Town Hall political meeting in the history of Iowa politics !

Tonight’s Rally/Town Hall – Friday, December 11, 2015 – Des Moines- Varied Industries Building at Iowa State Fair Grounds, Des Moines, IA – 7:30 PM EST  (two options below)

Alternate Live Stream Below (more…)

A summary of political aspects you might find of interest; but first a note that I’ve yet to see anyone bring up.

In an unusually respectful interview between CNN host Don Lemon and Donald Trump, there was a moment when Lemon paused and thoughtfully asked if Trump was prepared to lose a significant amount of his wealth over his ‘controversial’ Muslim policy statement to pause immigration.

The response from Trump was not covered nor discussed, but it speaks volumes to understanding the candidate.   He simply replied: none of that matters, none of that money matters, what I’m doing is trying to make America Great again…

In essence, a literal modern version of putting his life, his fortune and his sacred honor all on the line – for us. (more…)

When Donald Trump entered the race with 8% support, the professionally political said he could never get beyond 10% – Because that was his “ceiling”.

♦ When Trump passed 10% they said he’ll never pass 15% – that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump visited the border region and began campaigning

♦ When Trump passed 15%, they said he’ll never pass 20% – that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds grew well beyond 10,000

♦ Then Trump passed 20%, so they said he’ll never pass 25% – that’s his “ceiling”….
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds swelled beyond 20,000

♦ So Trump passed 25%, and they said he’ll never pass 30% – because that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds continued to swell – tens of thousands

♦ Then Trump passed 30%, they said he’ll never pass 35% – because that’s his “ceiling”…
More campaigning – More Crowds – Bigger Venues

♦ Then Trump passed 35%, the pundits quickly said he’ll never pass 40% – because that’s his ceiling….

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“PROSELYTIZE”: using faith to recruit someone to join one’s party, institution, or cause…

There is a strategy, albeit a rather divisive strategy, which can be deployed politically by those intentionally selecting a very specific gathering of supporters.

In a highly fractured presidential bid, this proselytizing strategy may even garner enough of a base to mount a bid amid a larger field of candidates. However, it is exceptionally narrow -hence works only amid large numbers of possible options- and can ultimately only gain the advocate a small percentage of the overall audience.

The strategy can NEVER win a general election.

Current evidence reflects this approach is the preferred direction of Team Ted Cruz and the presidential campaign therein. (more…)

A couple of short points (because the focus needs to be on his words) about this recording.  Initially, when questioned Cruz denied the statement.  Secondly, when questioned again by Megyn Kelly (last night) Cruz refused to take ownership of his words.   This is a pattern, a long, historic, and very specific pattern.  Pay close attention to his words.

Here’s the full audio as referenced in the New York Times article (click orange arrow):

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Blue Lives Matter..

Brief comments on current events and controversies from Candidate Donald Trump who is in Milford New Hampshire meeting with the New England Police Benevolent Association:  “we need a safe great country” !!

Additional Live-Link

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Against an increasingly obvious level of support for a common sense freeze on Muslim immigration the progressive apparatchik within the bowels of NBC/WSJ rush to the typeset to deflect the damage.

We’ve written extensively before about pollster Mark Murray, NBC, and their agenda-polling promotion, so there’s no reason to re-hash that again.  However, the latest attempt is so far beyond absurd the light from where absurd emanates won’t catch it for a year.

NBC broadcasts a poll showing 57% of Americans opposing candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to halt Muslim immigration until our political representatives can figure out “what the hell is going on“. (more…)