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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

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

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

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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

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