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Joeinmo
02-01-2016, 09:11 AM
The Iowa Caucus starts Feb. 1 @ 7pm

In order to caucus, you must be 18 years old by Election Day 2016, November 8. This means you must have been born on or before November 8, 1998

Stand With Rand


http://www.decisiondeskhq.com

TER
02-01-2016, 09:17 AM
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-let-s-get-this-party-started-1.png

TER
02-01-2016, 09:18 AM
http://33.media.tumblr.com/4a501f0346e29a45e36183b93e06c18b/tumblr_mxysrom1pI1qdjbb7o1_500.gifl

rp08orbust
02-01-2016, 09:18 AM
Traditionally these threads always begin with homage to Toady, the amphibious god of primaries and caucuses. I guess we will find out how forgiving he is by how well Rand does...

Jeremy
02-01-2016, 09:21 AM
Traditionally these threads always begin with homage to Toady, the amphibious god of primaries and caucuses. I guess we will find out how forgiving he is by how well Rand does...

Toady always has our back, you can count on that.

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 09:22 AM
top 3 or just WIN IOWA, #STANDWITHRAND, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avAvkdYa3qM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avAvkdYa3qM

TheNewYorker
02-01-2016, 09:22 AM
Traditionally these threads always begin with homage to Toady, the amphibious god of primaries and caucuses. I guess we will find out how forgiving he is by how well Rand does...

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?489427-Toady-is-the-Caucus

TER
02-01-2016, 09:23 AM
Traditionally these threads always begin with homage to Toady, the amphibious god of primaries and caucuses. I guess we will find out how forgiving he is by how well Rand does...

This is the Sioux snow dance.

http://i.imgur.com/113Pquw.gif

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 09:37 AM
:toady:toady, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn_yRlYVnUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn_yRlYVnUw :toady:

rprprs
02-01-2016, 09:40 AM
The Iowa Caucus starts Feb. 1 @ 7pm

In order to caucus, you must be 18 years old by Election Day 2016, November 8. This means you must have been born on or before November 8, 1998

Stand With Rand
I'm feeling very stupid right now, and I guess you might ask where I've been these last few months, but I had no idea the caucus began so late in the day.

So, when might we expect to hear results?

Brett85
02-01-2016, 09:45 AM
What's the best website to look at for the election results?

LatinsforPaul
02-01-2016, 09:46 AM
694180445831991298

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 10:00 AM
What's the best website to look at for the election results?

Last time round, I used Google's own interactive map.

...seemed to update more quickly than some of the others.

...it's not up yet, they'll put it up when we get closer to the first results.

65fastback2+2
02-01-2016, 10:16 AM
I'm feeling very stupid right now, and I guess you might ask where I've been these last few months, but I had no idea the caucus began so late in the day.

So, when might we expect to hear results?

to truly caucus takes time...not like a primary where you can vote on lunch break

Patrick Henry
02-01-2016, 10:17 AM
Today is National Freedom Day. Make it count Iowa!

jbauer
02-01-2016, 10:45 AM
Hopefully we get top 3 otherwise we might be waiting for awhile. Good luck Rand the future of this nation are in the balance.

ross11988
02-01-2016, 11:09 AM
694180445831991298

About time that he did something for the campaign, he did more for RandPac

Suzu
02-01-2016, 11:10 AM
OK I'll say it: TOADY IS THE PRIMARY.

There. I said it.

Is Ron still in Iowa, and will he be campaigning with/for Rand TOADY?

Jan2017
02-01-2016, 11:10 AM
Hopefully we get top 3 otherwise we might be waiting for awhile. . . .

Iowa Republican Party processes the calls that come in from the precincts . . . waiting will be for precincts to call in and same for everyone regardless of place.
How many counties will Rand win ?

https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 11:11 AM
I am SO nervous but so excited!

torchbearer
02-01-2016, 11:13 AM
http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/results/index.php

libertyplz
02-01-2016, 11:15 AM
OK I'll say it: TOADY IS THE PRIMARY.

There. I said it.

Is Ron still in Iowa, and will he be campaigning with/for Rand TOADY?

Ron is still in Iowa! :)

694204563100975104

rich34
02-01-2016, 11:38 AM
Ron is still in Iowa! :)

694204563100975104

Hell yeah! I'd be lying if I said I'm happy Ron just now got on the campaign trail saying this. Sure wish he could have been out there the last week along with Rand's debate performance along with the blunder of the Cruz campaign sending out those letters. Rand can still get it done though he just has to churn out those identified voters.

thatpeculiarcat
02-01-2016, 12:48 PM
New vid on FB:

Massie introduces Ron who introduces Rand. I thought I saw/heard Rand start to cry a little towards the end of his speech. :')

I pray he gets 3rd tonight.

https://www.facebook.com/RandPaul/videos/10153600782651107/

EBounding
02-01-2016, 01:13 PM
New vid on FB:

Massie introduces Ron who introduces Rand. I thought I saw/heard Rand start to cry a little towards the end of his speech. :')

I pray he gets 3rd tonight.

https://www.facebook.com/RandPaul/videos/10153600782651107/

That video is a must watch.

derek4ever
02-01-2016, 01:21 PM
Did somebody call me?? :toady::toady:

CPUd
02-01-2016, 01:29 PM
http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/results/index.php

^^ this is probably going to be the best link,as long as the server can handle the load. It should update instantly from the app they are using in the precincts to send the vote tallies.

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 01:29 PM
Rand now outperforming Cruz in Google search in Iowa:

https://i.imgur.com/DjFt9A8.png

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 01:33 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/628962684055240704/5eiLV7OL.jpg

ALL HAIL TOADY!!! 4 DA WINNNN!

Crashland
02-01-2016, 01:35 PM
Toady can't handle the Randal

Jan2017
02-01-2016, 01:37 PM
^^ this is probably going to be the best link,as long as the server can handle the load. It should update instantly from the app they are using in the precincts to send the vote tallies.

The precincts report to the Republican Party, whether some use an app now or those that still will use a phone call.

ds21089
02-01-2016, 01:40 PM
^^ this is probably going to be the best link,as long as the server can handle the load. It should update instantly from the app they are using in the precincts to send the vote tallies.

They are using an app?!?.. Lovely.. Results will be tampered so easily...

CPUd
02-01-2016, 01:45 PM
Yes, they are all using an app this time.

Jan2017
02-01-2016, 01:50 PM
The precincts report to the Republican Party, whether some use an app now or those that still will use a phone call.
https://www.iowagop.org/
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state


They are using an app?!?.. Lovely.. Results will be tampered so easily...

I agree.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 01:52 PM
Rand's events for toady:




Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
Hy-Vee Waukee, 1005 Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA
Rand Paul will hold an agriculture roundtable coffee meeting with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Ia.) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.).

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 12 p.m.
Rand Paul Campaign Office, 1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
Rand Paul will hold a rally with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.).

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 2 p.m.
Nationwide Insurance, 1100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Rand Paul will hold a candidate briefing at Nationwide Insurance.

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 5 p.m.
Iowa State University, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Rand Paul will hold a 10,000 Rally with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC)at 1027 Curtiss Hall.

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 7 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids, 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Rand Paul will attend the Linn County Republican Caucus.

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 9 p.m.
Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA
Rand Paul will hold a victory party with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC).

CPUd
02-01-2016, 01:56 PM
They are using an app?!?.. Lovely.. Results will be tampered so easily...

There's going to be some screwups for sure, which is why it is important to have precinct captains involved in that process.

65fastback2+2
02-01-2016, 01:59 PM
I love the media and people's willingness to believe it.

Brother just messaged me "Early reports are rand isnt in the top 3"

Id def say thats early as 1 vote hasnt been cast lol.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 02:00 PM
Just a random question, but, does anybody know which media will provide livestreams/coverage of the caucuses ?

4 years ago I watched C-span but they hate foreigners now..

ds21089
02-01-2016, 02:03 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/628962684055240704/5eiLV7OL.jpg

ALL HAIL TOADY!!! 4 DA WINNNN!

Ahaha. Look at that toad with his little crow- ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD

http://i.imgur.com/L9QPd0O.gif

Jan2017
02-01-2016, 02:04 PM
Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 5 p.m.
Iowa State University, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Rand Paul will hold a 10,000 Rally with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC)at 1027 Curtiss Hall.

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 7 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids, 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Rand Paul will attend the Linn County Republican Caucus.

Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 9 p.m.
Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA

Ames at 5pm, then over to one of the precincts in Linn County/Cedar Rapids by 7pm start time, then back to Des Moines at night - seems like a tight schedule.

Dianne
02-01-2016, 02:04 PM
They are using an app?!?.. Lovely.. Results will be tampered so easily...

Yeah, I just picked this up on drudge report:

Microsoft’s Bing technology has called Iowa for Hillary Clinton, a result that has not gone unnoticed amongst Bernie Sanders supporters given that an app created by Microsoft will help tally the vote during tonight’s caucus.

ds21089
02-01-2016, 02:13 PM
There's going to be some screwups for sure, which is why it is important to have precinct captains involved in that process.

No. I mean whatever the source of the app is can contain an algorithm to take a vote from candidate x and give to candidate y, can it not? I really don't trust software in doing such an important process... Especially one from Microsoft.

chronicaust
02-01-2016, 02:20 PM
No. I mean whatever the source of the app is can contain an algorithm to take a vote from candidate x and give to candidate y, can it not? I really don't trust software in doing such an important process... Especially one from Microsoft.

What's the app? Source code can be decompiled and audited for consistency. Surely they must know this. The easier method of tampering would be at the server level, where source code isn't made publicly available.

You just use apktool and you can get close to the original Java files by using smali. Reading them takes time and experience but it's not impossible.

TheNewYorker
02-01-2016, 02:24 PM
No. I mean whatever the source of the app is can contain an algorithm to take a vote from candidate x and give to candidate y, can it not? I really don't trust software in doing such an important process... Especially one from Microsoft.

Absolutely. I develop apps, and if I was the Designer of this app id program it so for every vote cast for trump, it gave rand an additional 2 votes

CPUd
02-01-2016, 02:30 PM
No. I mean whatever the source of the app is can contain an algorithm to take a vote from candidate x and give to candidate y, can it not? I really don't trust software in doing such an important process... Especially one from Microsoft.

Pretty sure they are still using paper for the balloting, the app comes in when they tally the votes and send them in. Candidate reps (precinct captains) can be in the room where this happens. The one in the count location can look online and verify the totals they came up with match what is posted.

Uriah
02-01-2016, 02:37 PM
Pretty sure they are still using paper for the balloting, the app comes in when they tally the votes and send them in. Candidate reps (precinct captains) can be in the room where this happens. The one in the count location can look online and verify the totals they came up with match what is posted.

100% correct. Every time I have caucused several people were monitoring the vote count in my precinct. I verified the results I -saw with my own eyes-to the results reported in the media.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 02:38 PM
Rand and his family members will also be precinct captains. Rand said the location he will be at in Cedar Rapids could have 4,000 people.

ds21089
02-01-2016, 02:39 PM
100% correct. Every time I have caucused several people were monitoring the vote count in my precinct. I verified the results I -saw with my own eyes-to the results reported in the media.

Ok that is good to know. Thank you.

jbauer
02-01-2016, 02:48 PM
Absolutely. I develop apps, and if I was the Designer of this app id program it so for every vote cast for trump, it gave rand an additional 2 votes

So if 100k people vote and Trump gets 50K votes then Rand would have a 50% vote total in IA....seems possible.

fatjohn
02-01-2016, 03:15 PM
Rand and his family members will also be precinct captains. Rand said the location he will be at in Cedar Rapids could have 4,000 people.

And ron will be where? Des moines?

Makes Interesting Points
02-01-2016, 03:29 PM
I'm so hyped up that I can't even focus on my college homework. We may need a "miracle" for the USA's only hope to rise up as a hero. Please God, tonight may be the last chance for Paul to gain the momentum he needs. Rand Paul is only person on Earth who can save us from both permanent freedom loss and loss of values. American citizens are becoming desensitized to police state esque law more and more by the day. This may be our last chance to stop this unholy submission, and the slippery slope into oblivion. God, I know I don't go to church as much as most of the people supporting Cruz or Rubio, but we need some help here. Can't you see the resemblance between your Divine Guarentee to keep Christianity alive and the necessary struggle to keep our freedoms alive? We also need to ensure that the American dollar doesn't collapse, by having someone focused on less spending, such as Paul. Let's keep freedom of thought alive by NOT letting the USA (and therefore almost the whole world) fall to socialism! Rand Paul is the one who can best win the general election. He can make capitalism, morals, and freedom of thought cool to the young generation like nobody else could, and like nobody else may ever have the chance to do. Paul is all in. I'm all in with Paul. No regrets. Let's dive right in to the results with no fear. Let's go. Everything we have worked for has led to this moment! YEAH!

rp08orbust
02-01-2016, 03:37 PM
Toady always has our back, you can count on that.

He does look very vigilant: :toady:

invisible
02-01-2016, 03:48 PM
Rand's events for toady:

Will any of these events be streamed? I would be especially interested in seeing the Linn County caucus event!

seapilot
02-01-2016, 03:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2yqeD0Nus

fatjohn
02-01-2016, 04:01 PM
Rand now outperforming Cruz in Google search in Iowa:

https://i.imgur.com/DjFt9A8.png

I like how for rand google refers to the country "The United States" while for Rafael 'Ted' Cruz it refers to the continent.

Sentinelrv
02-01-2016, 04:47 PM
Possibly some good news! Lots of empty seats at a Trump rally today...

https://www.yahoo.com/politics/empty-chairs-at-trump-rally-is-it-the-weather-or-185217840.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

libertyplz
02-01-2016, 04:47 PM
694288787426394112

694289726396760064

65fastback2+2
02-01-2016, 04:50 PM
Possibly some good news! Lots of empty seats at a Trump rally today...

https://www.yahoo.com/politics/empty-chairs-at-trump-rally-is-it-the-weather-or-185217840.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

the empty seats pic is hilarious

Theocrat
02-01-2016, 04:54 PM
And here we go!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAdZerTklJY

01000110
02-01-2016, 05:03 PM
Let's go go go! Go RAND! Hoping for the best!

liberty_nc
02-01-2016, 05:06 PM
Rand PaulFeb 1, 2016, 9 p.m.
Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA
Rand Paul will hold a victory party with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC).







Interesting

bronc_fan23
02-01-2016, 05:19 PM
What times (central time) are we looking at for results to start flowing in?

Uriah
02-01-2016, 05:21 PM
What times (central time) are we looking at for results to start flowing in?

They will begin to trickle in around 8pm CST.

Jackie Moon
02-01-2016, 05:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2yqeD0Nus

I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

spikel
02-01-2016, 05:23 PM
They will begin to trickle in around 8pm CST.
So we'll know the results around 8-9PM est?

CPUd
02-01-2016, 05:30 PM
So we'll know the results around 8-9PM est?

For some of the precincts. It might take 3-5 hours for the larger ones.

Original_Intent
02-01-2016, 05:31 PM
So we'll know the results around 8-9PM est?

Give or take 3 hours.

spikel
02-01-2016, 05:32 PM
For some of the precincts. It might take 3-5 hours for the larger ones.

Cool thank you I'm getting pretty excited!

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 06:14 PM
hoping to get updates right here, watching espn Louisville vs NC, avoiding tv media,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQexz1iU5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQexz1iU5M

WTLaw
02-01-2016, 06:18 PM
CNN just observed a reportedly large turnout in the GOP caucuses, fwiw.

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 06:22 PM
CNN just observed a reportedly large turnout in the GOP caucuses, fwiw. hopefully that is a good sign ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmg5GaAHbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmg5GaAHbk

Patrick Henry
02-01-2016, 06:23 PM
Hopefully the majority were wearing Rand gear.

CNN just observed a reportedly large turnout in the GOP caucuses, fwiw.

TheNewYorker
02-01-2016, 06:24 PM
hopefully that is a good sign ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmg5GaAHbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmg5GaAHbk

Bad thing.

That means Rand's pledged votes from the students and such will net him a smaller % of the overall vote

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:26 PM
Also talking about a lot of new people and young people in gop caucus sites

Brett85
02-01-2016, 06:28 PM
Bad thing.

That means Rand's pledged votes from the students and such will net him a smaller % of the overall vote

But most of the new people could be Rand Paul supporters.

kbs021
02-01-2016, 06:29 PM
CNN is stating many young voters registering. Love it.

TheNewYorker
02-01-2016, 06:29 PM
But most of the new people could be Rand Paul supporters.

Hopefully.

WTLaw
02-01-2016, 06:29 PM
Also talking about a lot of new people and young people in gop caucus sites

Thats good.


Lets also note that we are expecting some precints will be jam packed. And we are talking about just a glance from CNN, with no ready means for comparison since the last one was 4 years ago. Perception would be, after this long run up "man, theres a lot of really politically charged people here"...Maybe

Lol, CNN talking head just said be leary of the reports. Thanks CNN, more gold commentary that we have come to expect.

TheNewYorker
02-01-2016, 06:30 PM
CNN is stating many young voters registering. Love it.

As long as the young people aren't there for Bernie.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:31 PM
what will matter is the anti-trump vote for us. Who galvanizes the fence sitters who are not pro anyone but anti-Trump.

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 06:31 PM
Bad thing.

That means Rand's pledged votes from the students and such will net him a smaller % of the overall vote

not if rand paul supporters brought friends ;)

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:32 PM
They were talking about the GOP caucus. If Uncle Bernies bunch wants to vote for us all the better lol.

liberty_nc
02-01-2016, 06:32 PM
As long as the young people aren't there for Bernie. It was at a GOP caucus site, I'd say we are good

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 06:35 PM
I am so anxious. Just popped a klonopin. Please Jesus be with Rand tonight!

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:36 PM
We know that the Donald's negatives are sky high, so quite a few people are going merely to vote against Trump. At the same time, we know we are first with the under thirty crowd. Question is how many can we galvanize at these cuacus sites?

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:38 PM
Rick Santorum says goodbye to Iowa

Story by Chris Moody and video by Jeremy Moorhead and Alex Lee, CNN

Updated 3:38 PM ET, Mon February 1, 2016


Urbandale, Iowa (CNN)Barring a miracle, the Iowa caucuses will likely mark the end of Rick Santorum's long quest for the presidency.

On the eve of the caucuses, without conceding defeat, Santorum gave a proper goodbye to a state that has served as a second home to him, and at times, his entire family. On Sunday night, his campaign assembled devoted volunteers, friends, family and supporters for one final Iowa hurrah for the man who pulled off a jaw-dropping surprise victory in the state four years ago, but hasn't been able to catch a break in the Era of Trump.

About forty die-hard Santorumites joined together in a private room at a Pizza Ranch restaurant. The evening was full of nostalgia, sadness and hope, and a pinch of denial, to celebrate a man who hosted more than 700 events in the Hawkeye State.

"It has been an honor. It really has," Santorum said. "I hope we have another opportunity, but my guess is that when we come in on Air Force One, we're not going to have these types of deals because we're going to have a country to run."

The crowd laughed, lovingly, knowing that what he said wasn't true and probably would never be.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/01/politics/rick-santorum-iowa-2016/index.html

kbs021
02-01-2016, 06:39 PM
Seeing a lot of younger people in that line... GOP site.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:40 PM
The Rubio campaign just predicted a "strong 3rd" for their guy.

kbs021
02-01-2016, 06:41 PM
Heard the same thing about the "anti-trump" voters. This could prove to be a good thing that we have so many precint captains.

Makes Interesting Points
02-01-2016, 06:41 PM
Some sites seem to be mostly old people. Some with mostly under-40s. Not super telling at the moment.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:42 PM
hard to tell at this point

Harry96
02-01-2016, 06:46 PM
CNN: Carson going home to Florida tonight, not to New Hampshire at all (nor any other early state), regardless of result; also planning to make a speech around 9:00 pm Central, before results will all be in. Sounds like he's done.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:47 PM
694318639109902336

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:47 PM
If THAT guy beats us I think I will jump off a bridge.

kbs021
02-01-2016, 06:47 PM
I wish they would show some site in the colleges.. That would be awesome considering its something very new.

01000110
02-01-2016, 06:47 PM
http://rare.us/story/rand-paul-just-got-a-big-last-minute-endorsement-from-a-very-influential-iowa-republican/


Rand Paul received a coveted endorsement from Iowa’s senior Republican Senator Chuck Grassley hours before the state’s caucus. Grassley has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, and is the current chairman of the Judiciary Committe

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:48 PM
Kasich is in NH tonight.

brandon
02-01-2016, 06:48 PM
Here's hoping for the best. Would love to see a top 3 finish. I wonder what time substantial results will be in? 10 eastern time?

WTLaw
02-01-2016, 06:48 PM
CNN: Carson going home to Florida tonight, not to New Hampshire at all (nor any other early state), regardless of result; also planning to make a speech around 9:00 pm Central, before results will all be in. Sounds like he's done.

Yeah, thats what it sounds like to me too. He ran an odd campaign. Heard lots of reports of people crossing to register as republicans, both pro trump and anti trump. Wonder if the sober candidate gathers a significant number of anti-trumps. I dont see them going to cruz.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 06:49 PM
Dang Chuck waited long enough. Why didn't he just wait till tomorrow? What a shmuck!

brandon
02-01-2016, 06:49 PM
http://rare.us/story/rand-paul-just-got-a-big-last-minute-endorsement-from-a-very-influential-iowa-republican/

Whoa.... that would be huge if people actually have time to hear about it before they vote. Do they? When did he do this?

Brett85
02-01-2016, 06:50 PM
http://rare.us/story/rand-paul-just-got-a-big-last-minute-endorsement-from-a-very-influential-iowa-republican/


Whoa.... that would be huge if people actually have time to hear about it before they vote. Do they? When did he do this?

I don't think it was actually an endorsement.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:50 PM
694286191516999680

Harry96
02-01-2016, 06:50 PM
Yeah, thats what it sounds like to me too. He ran an odd campaign. Heard lots of reports of people crossing to register as republicans, both pro trump and anti trump. Wonder if the sober candidate gathers a significant number of anti-trumps. I dont see them going to cruz.

You'd think the caucus attendees would already be hearing this news; I would expect it to kill his support -- and maybe make some of them ripe for conversion by a Rand precinct captain.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:51 PM
694318073344446465

01000110
02-01-2016, 06:51 PM
CNN: Carson going home to Florida tonight, not to New Hampshire at all (nor any other early state), regardless of result; also planning to make a speech around 9:00 pm Central, before results will all be in. Sounds like he's done.
WTF he couldn't do this weeks ago?

Harry96
02-01-2016, 06:52 PM
I've been watching CNN for an hour; I just heard Rand's name for the first time, and then just in passing.

fcreature
02-01-2016, 06:52 PM
Yeah, thats what it sounds like to me too. He ran an odd campaign. Heard lots of reports of people crossing to register as republicans, both pro trump and anti trump. Wonder if the sober candidate gathers a significant number of anti-trumps. I dont see them going to cruz.

Wonder who he'll be endorsing. I'm still hoping for a Paul endorsement from him. Huckaboo and Frothy are both set to drop out this week, probably Wednesday and both will likely be endorsing Trump who will pay off their campaign debts in exchange.

01000110
02-01-2016, 06:52 PM
I don't think it was actually an endorsement.
I think your right.

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 06:53 PM
Here's hoping for the best. Would love to see a top 3 finish. I wonder what time substantial results will be in? 10 eastern time?

Yea, 10-11 for the bulk of the official results.

I *think* we're going to be getting some entrance/exit polls pretty soon, maybe 8:30 - 9:00.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:54 PM
694268908082102272

CPUd
02-01-2016, 06:55 PM
694321300186144768

WTLaw
02-01-2016, 06:55 PM
"Grassley said during a rally for Paul that he chose to endorse him for four key reasons: His liberty-minded ideological approach, innovative thinking, dedication to inclusivity, and his outreach efforts aimed at growing the Republican Party." If not an endorsement, Rare.us is lying.

garyallen59
02-01-2016, 06:55 PM
I don't think it was actually an endorsement.

Real Clear Politics is running with it:

Chuck Grassley Endorses Rand Paul: "We Have To Be More Inclusive"

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/02/01/chuck_grassley_endorses_rand_paul_we_have_to_be_mo re_inclusive.html

liveandletlive
02-01-2016, 06:55 PM
i hope we get a top 3 finish for Rand, but honestly think all these new voters are for trump or sanders.

otherone
02-01-2016, 06:56 PM
WTF he couldn't do this weeks ago?

pawns do as they're told.

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 06:56 PM
Real Clear Politics is running with it:

Chuck Grassley Endorses Rand Paul: "We Have To Be More Inclusive"

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/02/01/chuck_grassley_endorses_rand_paul_we_have_to_be_mo re_inclusive.html

Pretty big news.

Chuck isn't exactly a libertarian, but maybe he knows which way the wind's blowing...

Harry96
02-01-2016, 06:57 PM
CNN will have entrance poll results shortly after the top of the hour.

01000110
02-01-2016, 06:57 PM
pawns do as they're told.
damn them

Makes Interesting Points
02-01-2016, 06:58 PM
Lol for CNN to mention Rand Paul, they showed a graphic of the 2012 result by county. Then basically said "and you have to wonder who could maybe win these counties that Ron Paul won. Perhaps Ben Carson... maybe Rand Paul."

CAUCUS ENTRANCE POLLS OUT IN A FEW MINS.

Liberty74
02-01-2016, 06:59 PM
Yeah, thats what it sounds like to me too. He ran an odd campaign. Heard lots of reports of people crossing to register as republicans, both pro trump and anti trump. Wonder if the sober candidate gathers a significant number of anti-trumps. I dont see them going to cruz.

Fox News reported a few hours ago only 4K new Republican voters out of like 575K total Republicans in Iowa.

WTLaw
02-01-2016, 07:00 PM
CNN projecting TrumpCruzRubio from exit polls

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 07:00 PM
fuck

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
Entrance polls show slight lead for trump over Rube and Cruz ... according to fox

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
:( could cry

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
CNN first entrance polls:

1. Trump
2. Cruz
3. Rubio

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
here's where they tell us how to vote

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
Alex Jones covering live for anyone who's interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaOWKpTNNWw

Cabal
02-01-2016, 07:01 PM
CNN first entrance polls:

1. Trump
2. Cruz
3. Rubio

Shocking :eek: /s

bronc_fan23
02-01-2016, 07:02 PM
They are entrance polls. Not exit polls.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:02 PM
last few days could help

AngryCanadian
02-01-2016, 07:02 PM
What the heck.

Donald Trump leading the first votes.

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:02 PM
here's where they tell us how to vote

Yep.

PS:

Your user name is better than mine.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:02 PM
Alex Jones covering live for anyone who's interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaOWKpTNNWw

Got this stream set up on a laptop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mq5hrUDoYo]. Watching AJ on my desktop now. Hope it's worth it.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:03 PM
694324800135639040

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:03 PM
Yep.

PS:

Your user name is better than mine.

Sure miss ole Harry God rest his soul

bronc_fan23
02-01-2016, 07:03 PM
It's been said through the process the last few months, big turnout = good things for Trump and Bernie.

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:04 PM
Fox just led in with a segment inferring Rand is one of the candidates on their "last stand"... fck you

Brett85
02-01-2016, 07:04 PM
What the heck.

Donald Trump leading the first votes.

There aren't any numbers coming in yet.

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 07:04 PM
Do entrance polls mean anything?

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:04 PM
CNN: 43% reported being first-time caucus-goers.

RonPaulRules
02-01-2016, 07:04 PM
Entrance polls are pretty accurate.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:05 PM
Faux will do anything to screw us

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 07:06 PM
K so we're toast? What a fucking crock of fucking shit.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:06 PM
Do entrance polls mean anything?

Sort of, but not really for a caucus setting. Depends on how many leaners were counted toward the candidates support.

kbs021
02-01-2016, 07:06 PM
Entrance polls looking good on new voters. Ron won new voters last time. I don't expect them to help anyone other than Trump or Rand really.. about 5 percent higher than 2012.

AngryCanadian
02-01-2016, 07:06 PM
Entrance polls are pretty accurate.

Not in 08.

kbs021
02-01-2016, 07:07 PM
Anyone know how accurate they were in 2012? Entrance polls look kinda weird.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:08 PM
Yep. younger and newer the better 4 us

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:08 PM
Guys, there were a lot of people being called today who were still undecided and wanted to hear the speeches before voting.

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:08 PM
I've been cautiously optimistic at best. Un-polled young people were exactly what we hoped for with Ron's previous two campaigns, but as I recall the polls wound up being pretty accurate.

squirl22
02-01-2016, 07:08 PM
Entrance polls are pretty accurate.

Maybe for a primary, not for a caucus

Liberty74
02-01-2016, 07:09 PM
Anyone know how accurate they were in 2012? Entrance polls look kinda weird.

It nailed the top 3 in a three way tie basically with Ron at 24%. Ron ended up at 21%.

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:09 PM
Guys, there were a lot of people being called today who were still undecided and wanted to hear the speeches before voting.

Yeah, the good news is the entrance polls probably mean less with a caucus than with a primary.

mit26chell
02-01-2016, 07:10 PM
Everyone please say a prayer for Paul and his camp. This is a pivotal moment.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:10 PM
Yeah, the good news is the entrance polls probably mean less with a caucus than with a primary.

Entrance polls with primaries are usually pretty damn accurate. Caucuses, not so much.

liveandletlive
02-01-2016, 07:10 PM
rands a young guy, there'll be other chances.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:10 PM
in God's Hands now

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:11 PM
yep

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 07:11 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

Results among 17-44 year olds are NA for every candidate - i.e. virtually none have been polled.

Brett85
02-01-2016, 07:11 PM
I'm ready for the results to just start coming in. Exit polls and entrance polls have been known to be inaccurate in the past.

eleganz
02-01-2016, 07:11 PM
I've been cautiously optimistic at best. Un-polled young people were exactly what we hoped for with Ron's previous two campaigns, but as I recall the polls wound up being pretty accurate.

Ok quit spreading misinformation, this is the first time the Iowa caucus is taking place with school in session. The previous cycles were on winter break when the Iowa Caucus took place.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:12 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

That's the most blatant bullshit ever. 2% ? NO FUCKING WAY.

Chieppa1
02-01-2016, 07:13 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

No data for the young age groups.

JJ2
02-01-2016, 07:13 PM
Rand only at 3% according to entrance polls. This campaign is over folks. :(

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:13 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep
ah fuck

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:14 PM
Nobody under 40 are showing up on here yet

LatinsforPaul
02-01-2016, 07:14 PM
694325941300932608

Chieppa1
02-01-2016, 07:14 PM
Rand only at 3% according to entrance polls. This campaign is over folks. :(

Read the link. No data for young people. The only age group they have on CNN is 60 and up.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:14 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

Results among 17-44 year olds are NA for every candidate - i.e. virtually none have been polled.

That says exit polls. Are they polling people leaving while others still in there?

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:15 PM
Rand only at 3% according to entrance polls. This campaign is over folks. :(

LOL at least wait till tomorrow to be posting shit like this.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:16 PM
694327900573569025

Liberty74
02-01-2016, 07:16 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

Results among 17-44 year olds are NA for every candidate - i.e. virtually none have been polled.

Trump won the old vote, hence why he will likely win.

17-29 demo only made up 9% of the voters.

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 07:16 PM
frothy is gonna win, so far all speculation from media and this thread. wait for it , frothy is gonna win it all :P /s

Origanalist
02-01-2016, 07:17 PM
LOL at least wait till tomorrow to be posting shit like this.

No shit, has nobody been through this before? You can't believe anything you hear right now.

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:17 PM
Ok quit spreading misinformation, this is the first time the Iowa caucus is taking place with school in session. The previous cycles were on winter break when the Iowa Caucus took place.

How are facts about what happened in the past two campaigns misinformation?

I'm aware of the difference this year, and I hope it works out better for us.

tamtamforfreedom
02-01-2016, 07:17 PM
Newbie to posting here but been lurking for a while. I'm pissed off that they did the entrance polls while people were still standing outside in some places and they hadn't even shut the doors yet. WTF!

TER
02-01-2016, 07:17 PM
I have yet to hear a mention on Rand while flipping between fox and cnn.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:18 PM
About 20% 45 and under according to Commie News enterance polls

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 07:18 PM
That says exit polls. Are they polling people leaving while others still in there?

I see entrance polls...

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:18 PM
694327941660979200

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:18 PM
That's it Carson wins it by 20 points

TheGoldenFamily
02-01-2016, 07:19 PM
Don't freak out just yet, guys. CNN has no data for < 40 yr olds.

r3volution 3.0
02-01-2016, 07:19 PM
No shit, has nobody been through this before? You can't believe anything you hear right now.

Absolutely, this is a small unscientific sample, done by CNN.

Chill out people

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:19 PM
Old dick head Bernie hurt our yutes vote I think

speciallyblend
02-01-2016, 07:20 PM
unc louisville game is pretty good

Joeinmo
02-01-2016, 07:20 PM
CNN entrance polls, full data

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/IA/Rep

Results among 17-44 year olds are NA for every candidate - i.e. virtually none have been polled.

all depends on where they are receiving entrance data - looks like an old folks home

JJ2
02-01-2016, 07:20 PM
No shit, has nobody been through this before? You can't believe anything you hear right now.

The only way for this to change is if the people caucusing are persuaded by the speeches for Rand. Otherwise, it's over.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
Le page from Maine talking for Christie at a caucus somewhere. Not very enthusiastic. 911, 911, 911.

Nye
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
Just take a deep breath. We're going to do great tonight!

simon1911
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
Saw this on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNorvellDMR/status/694326531489796097

This is good right?

TheGoldenFamily
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
The only way for this to change is if the people caucusing are persuaded by the speeches for Rand. Otherwise, it's over.
FUD

Jonderdonk
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
unc louisville game is pretty good

How about a Tar Heel AND a Rand win? ;)

brandon
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
Entrance polls have Paul at 3%.... his exact RCP average.

parocks
02-01-2016, 07:21 PM
CNN just observed a reportedly large turnout in the GOP caucuses, fwiw.

TV said that Ames was up 40% That's Iowa State.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:22 PM
I see entrance polls...

OK they fixed it. When I first loaded it it said "exit"

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:23 PM
Saw this on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNorvellDMR/status/694326531489796097

This is good right?

I don't know but it could be.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:23 PM
Trump and Fiorina ended up at the same caucus site.

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:23 PM
I wanna push many grannys off a goddamn cliff

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:24 PM
Saw this on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNorvellDMR/status/694326531489796097

This is good right?
What it say? Its not loading for me.

liberty_nc
02-01-2016, 07:24 PM
unc louisville game is pretty good
UNC fan here :/ Hopefully Rand wins

Theocrat
02-01-2016, 07:24 PM
Rand only at 3% according to entrance polls. This campaign is over folks. :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAsNtmlQJU

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
What it say? Its not loading for me.

Massive turnout reported.

NoOneButPaul
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
It just dawned on me that every 4 years when this happens i'm going to be constantly reminded of the worst night of my life - Iowa 2012. So much about it still bothers me and I don't care to go into it tonight. It will be interesting to see how Rand finishes but something tells me I won't be crying at the end of the night when he doesn't win. Really hoping for a Top 3 finish. IF he can pull that off he's still in it imo...

Origanalist
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
The only way for this to change is if the people caucusing are persuaded by the speeches for Rand. Otherwise, it's over.

Blarg, blarg, blarg. Lets just wait for some real results.

65fastback2+2
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
gotta trust some of what we've been told here guys...no one jump off a cliff yet.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
Could be good. Rand really focused on the kids last few weeks. In line a bit with Romney from last time who took the big sites ...Ames, Cedar Rapids, etc.

AngryCanadian
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
I wanna push many grannys off a goddamn cliff

They watch only TVs.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:25 PM
What it say? Its not loading for me.

Some locations running out of ballots.

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:26 PM
Rand is in Cedar Rapids right now getting people to caucus for him.

parocks
02-01-2016, 07:27 PM
What it say? Its not loading for me.

It said, basically, high turnout with GOP in Des Moines.

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:27 PM
Some locations running out of ballots.
Sanders mob?

simon1911
02-01-2016, 07:28 PM
What it say? Its not loading for me.
From Jennifer Jacobs:
I'm getting reports from all over Des Moines from GOP precincts that have run out if ballots. More being printed. #iacaucus

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:28 PM
If Carson beats us I will just DIE

Tywysog Cymru
02-01-2016, 07:28 PM
I hope that the young people turned out.

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:28 PM
From Jennifer Jacobs:
I'm getting reports from all over Des Moines from GOP precincts that have run out if ballots. More being printed. #iacaucus
Hmm.

They've been saying a high turnout favors Trump.

Hopefully its youth vote for Rand.

parocks
02-01-2016, 07:29 PM
Sanders mob?

No, this was on the GOP side, in Des Moines. Something like usually 300, this time 500.

nasaal
02-01-2016, 07:29 PM
Saw this on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNorvellDMR/status/694326531489796097

This is good right?

Depends. Depends who they're there for

Chieppa1
02-01-2016, 07:30 PM
Part of me hopes that CNN has no data on the young crowd because each one they ask tells them to go fuck themselves.

But I'm sure fraud is a better answer.

65fastback2+2
02-01-2016, 07:30 PM
Polk county on c-span just had a "feel the bern" chant session smh

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:31 PM
CNN entrance poll: 21% decided whom to support within last week.

HarryBrowneLives
02-01-2016, 07:31 PM
Well at least we ain't Martin Omalley

garyallen59
02-01-2016, 07:32 PM
694332299853336576

Crashland
02-01-2016, 07:32 PM
Running out of ballots is inexcusable. It's an election, geez, you should print way more than you think you will need. yet it happens every time

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:32 PM
REMOVE THE CHAIR!

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:33 PM
694332299853336576

The fuck ?

rich34
02-01-2016, 07:33 PM
No, this was on the GOP side, in Des Moines. Something like usually 300, this time 500.

I'm hoping Rand but id be lying if the msm didn't have me thinking it's the msm"trump surge"", boo.. Come on people what's wrong with you??????

Harry96
02-01-2016, 07:33 PM
Part of me hopes that CNN has no data on the young crowd because each one they ask tells them to go fuck themselves.

But I'm sure fraud is a better answer.

LOL

Paul 2%
"Go fuck yourself" 26%

Liberty74
02-01-2016, 07:34 PM
Saw this on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNorvellDMR/status/694326531489796097

This is good right?

Probably good for Trump since a high turn out would have favored him especially with a 43% first time caucus goers. I'm sure some of them might be students but as of now, the entrance polls are about spot on in regards to the polls leading up to the caucus.

Dianne
02-01-2016, 07:34 PM
FOX saying they didn't shut the doors at 7:00 p.m, because of long lines. I just hope Rand pulls out the third place slot, better yet first or second; but I won't get greedy yet.

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:34 PM
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:35 PM
Bret Baier just said Eastern Iowa could have some Rand Paul counties.... let's hope

groverblue
02-01-2016, 07:35 PM
Microsoft's realtime results:
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:35 PM
From the caucus where Trump is:

Wow Trump didn't seem to have that much support after his speech. Streaming on KCCI

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:35 PM
fucking carson!

TER
02-01-2016, 07:35 PM
Bret Baier just said Eastern Iowa could have some Rand Paul counties.... let's hope

That was the first mention I've heard so far...

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:36 PM
FOX saying they didn't shut the doors at 7:00 p.m, because of long lines. I just hope Rand pulls out the third place slot, better yet first or second; but I won't get greedy yet.

As long as they are in line at 7PM they can go in.

parocks
02-01-2016, 07:36 PM
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

There are numbers here

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:37 PM
694332937748111360

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:37 PM
who the fck is ben carson

supermario21
02-01-2016, 07:38 PM
Looks like Carson is primed for 4th. Rand isn't even among the top 4 of first time caucus goers.

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:38 PM
Vincent Harris ‏@VincentHarris (https://twitter.com/VincentHarris) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/VincentHarris/status/694333487139151872)Iowa, USA (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A3cd4c18d3615bbc9)
I've never heard more racial based rhetoric at a political event than what just happened at my location. We can't have a nominee like this.

luctor-et-emergo
02-01-2016, 07:38 PM
694332937748111360

He's getting some nasty responses on twitter, which means people are scared.

Joeinmo
02-01-2016, 07:38 PM
[QUOTE=Joeinmo;6117306]The Iowa Caucus starts Feb. 1 @ 7pm

In order to caucus, you must be 18 years old by Election Day 2016, November 8. This means you must have been born on or before November 8, 1998

Stand With Rand


http://www.decisiondeskhq.com

Looks like Vincent Harris is tweeting from a caucus he is speaking for Rand

CPUd
02-01-2016, 07:39 PM
694332813890293760
694333659042570241

liberty_nc
02-01-2016, 07:39 PM
4% with 1% reporting

01000110
02-01-2016, 07:39 PM
I'm sorry, but people in this country are fucking brain dead

Origanalist
02-01-2016, 07:40 PM
Microsoft's realtime results:
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

Bill Gates, I know where that fucker lives.

Millennial Conservatarian
02-01-2016, 07:40 PM
I hate old evangelical rural whites. Sorry but I really do. Go take your walker and throw it at ISIS. Why do we give a shit what Iowa has to say

nasaal
02-01-2016, 07:40 PM
https://www.iagopcaucuses.com/#/state

There are numbers here

Looks about like the polls. Not surprising really. As much as we decry polls, they are accurate more often than not.