[RginTN]

These hurt Cruz more than help. It further emphasizes that he is the mouth piece for donor money—crony capitalists and special interests. He cannot beat that rap against independent say-it-as-it-is Trump.

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Trump to Faith leaders....perform that gay marriage!!!

Trump to Iowa crony capitalists...ethanol subsidies- I love IT!!!

[Reno89519]

Not to argue the points but Trump has never said, to be best of my recollection and reading, that religious leaders must perform homosexual marriages. And as for ethanol subsidies, these seem to be mainstream positions of both parties and not just now. Yes, it is corporate welfare, which is worthy of a discussion. But is now the right time? Is it best or first target? Cruz martyrs himself on this and, even if right, doesn’t win a single vote in Iowa or other ethanol states. How does his position help his campaign?

[Dr. Sivana]

Trump to Iowa crony capitalists...ethanol subsidies- I love IT!!!

Just a gentle correction on the ethanol business:

It is more accurate to call it an ethanol mandate, which is not a direct subsidy. Presently, there are no ethanol subsidies, but there is an increasing ethanol mandate that warpos the market buy making refineries and gas stations produce and sell ethanol blends that people do not want to buy. It winds up havong the same effectas a subsidy, but calling it a mandate keeps you from geting tripped up by ethanol supporters who want to sidetrack the conversation.