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BlueStreak

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4. That is very bad news for both Clinton and Christie

Mon Jul 22, 2013, 07:36 PM

Jul 2013

because Iowa never gets anything right. They have become the most irrelevant state in the country. You would think that with a record like that, they wouldn't want to draw attention to themselves every 4 years. "Hey look at us. We're the people that get politicians to come kiss our butts and then we always pick the wrong ones."

"Hey, look at me, I only picked three first round winners in the NCAA pool -- every year for the past 15 tournaments. Come over here and let me give you my insights about basketball."

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Iowa poll: Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie Tied (41%-41% 2016 Matchup) [View all] big_dog Jul 2013 OP

Polls 2 1/2 years a head of a primary davidpdx Jul 2013 #1

+1000 nt antigop Jul 2013 #24

Watch it, david. You'll be called a 'hater' or something. antigop Jul 2013 #28

It's ok, I've been called much worse on DU davidpdx Jul 2013 #35

this could happen well before 2016 VIDEO yurbud Jul 2013 #79

That was a bit before my time davidpdx Jul 2013 #80

She looked pretty good in 2007, too. NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #2

As much as I like Warren too Politicalboi Jul 2013 #7

Sounds good to me. Beacool Jul 2013 #10

I think if Christie runs, he wins. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #3

I disagree John2 Jul 2013 #52

I didn't say "white people" will vote for him, I said Democrats. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #54

That is very bad news for both Clinton and Christie BlueStreak Jul 2013 #4

Never? ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2013 #11

Throw out the second term races BlueStreak Jul 2013 #17

Obama won the Iowa Caucases in 2008. DesMoinesDem Jul 2013 #29

They picked Obama the first time too. ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2013 #31

Still the Iowa caucuses are as predictive as a coin toss BlueStreak Jul 2013 #34

There were a lot of people who did not think Hillary was a shoo-in. juajen Jul 2013 #60

hyperbole ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2013 #66

the straw poll is much like the straw man wordpix Jul 2013 #12

nice handle, you must be the Clinton's biggest fan, right? MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #5

I predict the lowest voter turnout in history if it those two running after the primaries. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #6

Hard to beat '96 when less than half the country turned out... Drunken Irishman Jul 2013 #16

And you will predict wrong. Beacool Jul 2013 #40

The people who would be 'excited' about her candidacy are probably the same HardTimes99 Jul 2013 #53

Time to move on........... Beacool Jul 2013 #58

Um, no - nt HardTimes99 Jul 2013 #62

Keep telling yourself that. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #56

I don't have tell myself anything. Beacool Jul 2013 #59

uh oh AtomicKitten Jul 2013 #73

Uh oh, yourself. Beacool Jul 2013 #74

halo slipped a bit? AtomicKitten Jul 2013 #75

Bitter much? Beacool Jul 2013 #76

Your delusion about her popularity goes poof! AtomicKitten Jul 2013 #77

You're such a tiresome kitten. Beacool Jul 2013 #78

YAWN<>>>>>>>>>>>>> Historic NY Jul 2013 #8

Yep. +1000 nt antigop Jul 2013 #25

Crisco can't control his mouth Politicalboi Jul 2013 #9

throw Eliz Warren in the mix and see what happens wordpix Jul 2013 #13

Not much would happen. Beacool Jul 2013 #41

Yawn. Wake me up when there will be candidates. Mass Jul 2013 #14

A poll this far out seems pointless, but it does show she's vulnerable. Drunken Irishman Jul 2013 #15

One of John2 Jul 2013 #51

Any Republican in the primaries is going to be running the teabagger gauntlet Rozlee Jul 2013 #18

Crass, loud blowholes are for reality shows. Not President. onehandle Jul 2013 #19

Chris Christie is just another ALEC republican with a democratic legislature hollysmom Jul 2013 #20

How about in NJ? quakerboy Jul 2013 #21

Remember Robbins Jul 2013 #22

Hillary is definitely being pushed hard by someone. Ads for her are popping up on several websites. freshwest Jul 2013 #23

If its Rand Paul, the Dem nominee can campaign from his/her couch. 7962 Jul 2013 #32

I hope you're right, but Aqua Buddha and heads stomping didn't prevent him being elected... freshwest Jul 2013 #36

Oh, he'll appeal to some, but not enough. And if money mattered most, 7962 Jul 2013 #49

I sure hope so. What is the appeal of Christie though? I've heard people at DU talkiing about him. freshwest Jul 2013 #50

I think the appeal IS his temper, 7962 Jul 2013 #63

CPAC? Beacool Jul 2013 #42

IDK, but they picked Rand this year. And he's getting more attention than Daddy ever did. freshwest Jul 2013 #46

War Puzzledtraveller Jul 2013 #57

she's a perfect corporate candidate. See link... antigop Jul 2013 #68

Dem primary voters in IA will vote for Hillary. Rep primary voters in IA will not vote for Christie. LonePirate Jul 2013 #26

I say: None of the above, including Iowa. n/t UTUSN Jul 2013 #27

match heaven05 Jul 2013 #30

One silver lining DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #33

A war criminal?????????? Beacool Jul 2013 #43

What does it take to be considered a war criminal cpwm17 Jul 2013 #67

Oh, please............ Beacool Jul 2013 #70

Oh we're listening to Politico again? Fearless Jul 2013 #37

polls are beyond useless now ButterflyBlood Jul 2013 #38

Wonder how a democrat Spirochete Jul 2013 #39

Christie is my governor and he's a jerk. Beacool Jul 2013 #44

Keep in mind DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #45

Thankfully, neither will win a primary. David__77 Jul 2013 #47

At this time who would beat either of them? Godhumor Jul 2013 #71

Any number of people, in both parties. David__77 Jul 2013 #72

I think Chris Christie would be their strongest candidate - but I don't think the base of the party Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #48

With GOP's war on women going on, Hillary's a shoe in coldmountain Jul 2013 #55

So, once again only Corporatist candidates need apply? NorthCarolina Jul 2013 #61

The tea party has billionaire backing. Dawson Leery Jul 2013 #64

Blah, blah, blah. BlueStater Jul 2013 #65

Its nonsense jzodda Jul 2013 #69

2.5 years away, don't even know if either of them are running, and 18% undecided? Arkana Jul 2013 #81

How much more meaningless can a poll get? fujiyama Jul 2013 #82