Whoopsie, apparently the rumors of the Trump’s demise were greatly exaggerated. They must have meant to say “Bush”.

[Also note, despite media claims to the contrary, Fiorina is static]

(CNN/ORC)- Donald Trump has a significant lead in the race to win over likely Iowa caucus-goers, according to the first CNN/ORC poll in the state this cycle.

Trump tops the field with 22% and is the candidate seen as best able to handle top issues including the economy, illegal immigration and terrorism. He’s most cited as the one with the best chance of winning the general election, and, by a wide margin, as the candidate most likely to change the way things work in Washington.  (<—- KEY)

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson follows Trump in overall preference with 14%, bumping Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who had held the top spot in most recent public polling in Iowa, down to third place with 9%. Walker is nearly even with a slew of other candidates. (more…)

Forget politics.  President Jimmy Carter reveals today a potential liver cancer diagnosis with a spread to other parts of his body. Prayers for his family.

WASHINGTON–Former President Jimmy Carter announced Wednesday that he has cancer, discovered during a recent liver surgery.
Carter, 90, announced the diagnosis in a short statement. He did not specify what type of cancer it is, only that it is “now in other parts of my body.” (more…)

H/t: ThePeoplesCube.com.

[PPP POLL] What really stands out in the numbers is how broad Trump’s support is – he leads with moderates (25%), ‘somewhat conservative’ voters (23%), and ‘very conservative’ voters (20%) alike. He is a lot stronger with men (30%) but he leads with women too at 16%. He’s particularly strong with young voters (32%) but also leads with middle aged voters (21%) and seniors (17%). Every group we track he has the lead with on this poll.

Much controversy erupted post-debate following Donald Trump’s refusal to pledge he would not mount a third party campaign for the presidency.  I hope he never does, here’s why.

Trump didn’t explain during the 30 to 60 seconds he was afforded for explanation; then again, who could?  The answer “why” is far more serious than a half-minute soundbite would allow.  However, using one specific example allow me to point out the obvious.
We’ve taken a lot of criticism for pointing out the lack of difference between Republicans and Democrats, so take the time to just consider this simple real life question. (more…)

Warning, some of the content is graphic.  Sketchy details. The blast reportedly happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. local time in the Chinese city of Tianjin, or 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  At least 7 people are reported killed, hundreds injured.  • Latest report says the explosion happened in an explosive manufacturing facility. • 18 Fire Squads responded and actively battling blaze.  • Most injuries from flying debris.   Two firefighters missing.  • Death toll now 18 with 400 wounded.

O’Keefe uses hidden recording device to reveal Border Patrol detentions and questioning on numerous topics including, current work, potential next expose’, financing and presidential politics, specifically if he supports Donald Trump.

The Rebel Alliance Remains Defiant !

This is interesting.  Last week, a small EPA-supervised work crew inspecting the Gold King mine in Colorado “accidentally” knocked a hole in a waste pit, releasing at least three million gallons of acidic water containing toxic heavy metals.

Gateway Pundit shares a letter to the editor written a week earlier, and published in a local town newspaper, written by a retired geologist, who predicted a week earlier that the EPA would create the crisis in order to secure Superfund status for a cleanup. (more…)

Trump, Walker, Rubio, Carson, Cruz and Fiorina hold the top positions…