Republican Establishment Finds Measure of Comfort in Trump Defeat
Not only does Donald Trump face a strong challenger in Ted Cruz, but also a revitalized Marco Rubio, who raked in 23 percent of the vote.
Donald Trump ‘Really Honored’ to Come Second in Iowa
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Republican Senator Ted Cruz has made a career out of tormenting his party’s leaders. But they cheered his come-from-behind victory in Iowa on Monday all the same for one simple reason: he dealt a early blow to their common enemy, Donald Trump.
Trump, who has led most public opinion polls for the past six months, was on the verge of victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, something no non-incumbent Republican had ever done. That outcome could have given Trump's unlikely candidacy near unstoppable momentum in the race to the nomination.