Yeah, Cruz needs to finish second to show he’s in the race.
Anything less is showing he has no appeal in NH.
Good luck with it.
Ive always thought that Cruz cant take NH. If he doesnt, it wont hurt him.
His campaign claims as long as he’s in the top 4 in liberal NH it is a good finish, but they might be lowering expectations.
I’d say top 3. Trump plus one of the party-dorks and then Cruz is a good day for him. He does need to get 12% or more, IMO. Single digits would look poor. 12%-15% would be a decent day. Kasich is irrelevant if he gets 2nd. Bush or Christie would get a good bump from a 2nd place finish and that might change the complexion of the race going forward.
So? The GOP hasn't carried New Hampshire since 2000. It's hardly a bell-weather state anymore
2nd or 3rd would be acceptable in NH, (1st though very unlikely would be awesome!).
As one article phrased it, NH is a "bye" week for Cruz. He is not expected to do well based on their preference for RINOs and liberals. So if Cruz gets 4th, he is fine; third he is happy; 2nd and he would be ecstatic!
I’ve had him pegged for third in NH since the first debate. There is no shame in coming in third place there. It’s a very liberal state these days.
NH is a small Godless state. Losing here is almost meaningless.
NH is full of Massholes that do not like the Taxes that they voted for in MA.
Went to NH to avoid taxes, and then vote for the same sh*t.
The epitome of just plain stupid.
Sad.