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Monday, February 1, 2016

2016 US Presidential Election - Texas Senator Ted Cruz beats Donald Trump to win the Iowa Republican caucuses Monday February 01,2016

 Big win: Ted Cruz greets his supporters in Iowa on Monday night shortly after being declared the victor in the Iowa caucuses
Ted Cruz celebrates with a kiss after stunning Iowa victory as dejected Trump clan vow to fight on in New Hampshire ... but now face pressure from Marco Rubio's surprise poll surge
Ted Cruz trading card
Donald killer: Cruz finished the night with 5,000 more votes in Iowa than Trump, capitalizing on a strong get-out-the-vote ground game 
Joy at Cruz triumph
Sealed with a kiss: Heidi Cruz congratulates her husband on stage at the end of his lengthy victory speech, which quoted the Psalms 
 
An emotional Ted Cruz, who was joined on stage at the Elwell Center in Iowa State Fair, by his wife and young daughters quoted the scripture and acknowledged the role of the religious right in propelling him to victory. 
'To God be the glory. God bless the great state of Iowa,' he said. 'Tonight is a victory for the grass roots. Tonight is a victory for the greatest conservatives across Iowa. Tonight the state of Iowa has spoken.'

Ted Cruz's mother Eleanor and his father Rafael, left, were both on stage to celebrate
Support: Ted Cruz's mother Eleanor and his father Rafael were both on stage to celebrate 

Donald Trump conceded surrounded by his family including his daughter Ivanka and wife Melania
Donald Trump trading card
Family affair: Donald Trump conceded surrounded by his family including his daughter Ivanka and wife Melania

Donald Trump delivered a short and simple speech congratulating the 'incredible candidates' and his pride in coming second

Humble: Donald Trump delivered a short and simple speech congratulating the 'incredible candidates' and his pride in coming second


Senator Marco Rubio was delighted with his third place result - almost toppling The Donald from second and securing his position among the leaders of the Republican pack
Marco Rubio trading card
Elated: Senator Marco Rubio was delighted with his third place result - almost toppling The Donald from second and securing his position among the leaders of the Republican pack

Note
11 Republican candidates are doing battle for the White House and after months of campaigning their first electoral test, in Iowa on Monday February 01,2016

Map: Early voting US states


1)
Donald Trump trading card 
2)
Ted Cruz trading card 
3)
Marco Rubio trading card 
4)
Chris Christie trading card 
5)
Jeb Bush trading card 
6)
John Kasich trading card 
7)
Ben Carson trading card 
8)
Carly Fiorina trading card 
9)
Rand Paul trading card 
10)
Rick Santorum trading card


11)

Mike Huckabee trading card

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