Cruz, Trump Up In Iowa, But Talk Of 'Takedown' Effort Fades

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Cruz, Trump Up In Iowa, But Talk Of 'Takedown' Effort Fades

BySTEVE PEOPLESPublishedJanuary 10, 2016, 8:50 AM EST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three weeks before Iowa kicks off the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are generating overwhelming enthusiasm among Republican voters in the state, along with concern, though not panic, among the party professionals who believe both are unelectable in November against the Democratic nominee.

Despite such fears, talk of a "takedown" effort aimed at either Trump or Cruz appears to have faded as the Feb. 1 caucuses in Iowa near. For now, there is nervous acceptance that two of the Republican Party's most divisive figures may stay at the top of the presidential pack well into the first month of voters' getting their say.

"Cruz would not only cost us the general, he would cost the GOP the future. Trump is not a Republican and he is not a conservative," said Republican strategist Alex Castellanos, who is not affiliated with a 2016 campaign. "The geometry is conflicting: If you limit one, you aid the other.

"At the end," Castellanos said, "Republicans may face the devil's bargain and have to settle for the lesser of two anti-establishment evils.".........................

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1. For the next GOP debate, their candidates

should discuss who among them is the most evil.

It could be a very revealing discussion. I personally believe a case could be made for any one of them.

For Cruz voters, I'm guessing the reappearance of Jesus on earth is the big draw. Such a toxic strain of Christian fundamentalism.

Trump fans. Can't decide whether comprehensive lack of information or brainless fury is the primary driver for supporting Donald Trump. Neither force is very healthy in a Constitutional republic.

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2. Your link is bad

It's cut off. Here's a good one.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-cruz-takedown-fades