Discussion: Third One's A Trend: Third Poll Shows Carson Leading Trump In Iowa

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Ben Carson called for “groupthink” to combat the looming funding crisis…

I think Dr. Carson don’t know what “groupthink” means - it is not something you want, “The Bay of Pigs” fiasco was a prominent example of what problems Groupthink can cause…

Edit: Joni Ernst, the pig castrater, was elected in Iowa so not surprising, apparently they like surgeons…

This poll isn’t particularly surprising. Should it hold up, it would pretty much fall in line with the results we’ve seen from Iowa Republicans over the last several cycles. They pick the most theocratic, ultra conservative among the field, and that person then goes on to lose the nomination.

The interesting thing no one is really talking about is what happens if they’re right and Trump loses, but Carson goes on to win. How are they ANY better off with Carson as the candidate? I’d argue he’s even worse, more damaging to their electoral chances and to down ballot races, than Trump.

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Trend! Carson trending! Carson trending UP! Trump tended down! Lindsey not trending at all!

You know, of all the words that have come into popular use, trending is right there at the top.

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"Among evangelical Christian voters polled, Carson beat Trump 36 to 18…

Trump better start eating more of the little crackers.

Whoo-hoo Dr. Crazy…Ride the Rainbow!! There’s gotta be a pot of gold at the end of your ride…

If Carson’s next to Trump at the debate he should place a steak knife on his podium where Trump can see it…