How in the hell could Ernst be ahead in the polls? She's a TeaParty nutjob.

[RBInMaine]

Just read Braley's trailing by 2. ????? How the heck could Iowa allow that TeaParty nutjob to possibly win this election???

For goodness sake, GOTV HARD for Braley. I watched the debates. She is HORRIBLE and performed HORRIBLY.

How the heck could this be happening???

[hollysmom]

1. people are not voting with their brains anymore - I swear

it has become like a team sport, where they want their "team" to win, even if they have the Michael Vick equivalent running for dog catcher. go team go.

[customerserviceguy]

2. I fear that we're going to take a drubbing across the board

Certainly, there's the sixth-year phenomenon, where the party that occupies the White House loses seats in the middle of the second presidential term, but we've had the October surprise in the form of Ebola, it's scaring the crap out of the mushy middle. At this point, even if the President called for any kind of travel ban, it would be seen as desperate just before the election.

[msongs]

3. because voters in Iowa like this sort of person? nt

[beachbum bob]

4. too many Iowa voters don't care

and Democrats are not pushing the message worth listening to in many of these close races

[progressoid]

5. Negative ads by Rove et. al. work.

However, I'm cautiously optimistic about this race.

Braley is leading in early voting and favorability.
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2100
And 7% say they might change their mind by election day.


But yeah, it is a bit disturbing that she is even in the running.

[emulatorloo]

6. A gazillion dollars in Koch Brothers lie ads

[rurallib]

7. Love to come here and see some Iowa bashing

My opinion is that polls across the country are skewed right this round. But you didn't say which poll and I have seen several that have Bruce ahead.

I will guarantee we will be out there fighting for every vote. It ain't over til it is over.

[Bettie]

8. Yes to both of your points!

Ah well, the real bashing comes in the presidential election year when everyone pitches a fit about caucuses.