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Sanders Holds Wide Lead in N.H.

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016 Buck Banks

58% to 38%

>Bernie Sanders’ big lead over Hillary Clinton, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll. A new American Research Group poll finds Sanders leading Clinton, 54% to 38%.

Trump’s Lead Falling Nationwide

February 4, 2016February 5, 2016 Buck Banks

9 points

Percentage Donald Trump is down since the last survey while Marco Rubio is up 8 points and Ted Cruz is up 3 points, according to a new Public Policy Polling national survey. Trump still leads the GOP presidential field with 25%, followed by Cruz and Rubio, both at 21% and Ben Carson at 11%.

Sanders Denies Clinton’s a Progressive

February 4, 2016 Buck Banks

I do not know any progressive that has a super PAC and takes $15 million from Wall Street. That’s just not progressive.

— Sen. Bernie Sanders, continuing to question Hillary Clinton’s progressive credentials, the Washington Post reports.

Clinton Still Taking Wall Street’s Money

February 4, 2016 Buck Banks

$21.4 million

Amount Hillary Clinton’s campaign has taken from donors at hedge funds, banks, insurance companies and other financial-services firms through the end of December — “a sign of her deep and lasting relationships with banking and investment titans.” That comes out to be more than one of every 10 dollars of the $157.8 million contributed to back her bid, the Washington Post reports.

Carter Would Pick Trump Over Cruz

February 4, 2016 Buck Banks

I think I would choose Trump, which may surprise some of you. The reason is, Trump has proven already he’s completely malleable. I don’t think he has any fixed positions he’d go the White House and fight for. On the other hand, Ted Cruz is not malleable. He has far-right wing policies he’d pursue if he became president.

— Former President Jimmy Carter, saying he would pick Donald Trump over Ted Cruz for president, Politico reports.

— Sen. Lindsey Graham, quoted by the New York Times.

Governors Not Faring as Well as Senators in 2016 Primaries

February 4, 2016 Buck Banks

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Governors (past or present) sought a major party presidential nomination for the 2016 election, but eight of them have either dropped out or stopped trying to get on presidential primary ballots, according to Ballot Access News. In contrast, seven U.S. Senators (past or present) sought a major party presidential nomination, and only two have dropped out. Four Senators (past or present) are doing very well.

His libertarian positions just never gained traction,
And his poll numbers could be measured in fractions.
He made his stand
In the shadow of Ayn Rand,
But now Rand Paul’s toupee is out of campaign action.

Sanders Has Biggest Fundraising Day Following Iowa

February 3, 2016 Buck Banks

$3 million

Amount Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign raised in the 24 hours following his narrow loss in the Iowa caucuses, the Washington Post reports. Most interesting: 40% of those donors had not given to Sanders previously.

Trump Still Leads in N.H.

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Buck Banks

38%

Donald Trump’s lead in the GOP presidential race in New Hampshire, followed by Ted Cruz at 14%, Marco Rubio at 12%, Jeb Bush at 9% and John Kasich at 7%, according to a new University of Massachusetts-Lowell/7 News survey.

58% to 38%

>Bernie Sanders’ big lead over Hillary Clinton, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll. A new American Research Group poll finds Sanders leading Clinton, 54% to 38%.

9 points

Percentage Donald Trump is down since the last survey while Marco Rubio is up 8 points and Ted Cruz is up 3 points, according to a new Public Policy Polling national survey. Trump still leads the GOP presidential field with 25%, followed by Cruz and Rubio, both at 21% and Ben Carson at 11%.

I do not know any progressive that has a super PAC and takes $15 million from Wall Street. That’s just not progressive.

— Sen. Bernie Sanders, continuing to question Hillary Clinton’s progressive credentials, the Washington Post reports.

$21.4 million

— Former President Jimmy Carter, saying he would pick Donald Trump over Ted Cruz for president, Politico reports.

If Rubio beats him badly in New Hampshire, Jeb is toast.

— Sen. Lindsey Graham, quoted by the New York Times.

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$3 million

Amount Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign raised in the 24 hours following his narrow loss in the Iowa caucuses, the Washington Post reports. Most interesting: 40% of those donors had not given to Sanders previously.

38%

Donald Trump’s lead in the GOP presidential race in New Hampshire, followed by Ted Cruz at 14%, Marco Rubio at 12%, Jeb Bush at 9% and John Kasich at 7%, according to a new University of Massachusetts-Lowell/7 News survey.

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

“There are a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air. It would be dangerous.”

— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, quoted by the Associated Press, when President Trump asked him if he would accept Moscow as a venue for peace talks.

“If you are committing fraud against the American people, all of us in public leadership should be trying to stop it and throw you in prison for enriching yourself off the American taxpayer.”

— Vice President JD Vance, on Fox News.

“Your generation has a great bullshit meter, because you’re fed bullshit online all day. And the Democratic Party brand right now is so bullshit.”

— Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D), quoted by The Atlantic, speaking to college students.

Numerati

+175,000

“The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump’s administration so far,” Fox News reports.

$4,600

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30%

A new American Research Group poll finds just 30% of Americans say they approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president and 67% say they disapprove.

61% to 35%