It’s showtime! The Iowa caucuses begin tomorrow, so the campaign ridiculousness of the candidates is at an all-time high. We present some of the silliest moments of the final weekend before caucuses:
1) Donald Trump defended his Twitter beefs
CBS News reporter John Dickerson asked Trump if he thought his Twitter feuds were “presidential” in an interview Sunday. In an admirable spin effort, the Republican candidate argued that his online spats are a sign of his consistency. “Well, I’m in Twitter wars before, really, I was a politician. And now I’m carrying it out,” Trump explained.
2) Ted Cruz’s daughter proved no one likes him
Cruz went in for a hug while on the campaign trial today and his daughter responded by trying to flick him on the nose, yelling “Ow, ow, ow!” and pulling away, as Cruz glanced nervously at the cameras.
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3) Trump’s sons tried to prove that they’re heartland heroes rather than Manhattan millionaires
Eric and Donald Jr. took reporters on a hunting trip in Iowa, bagging several pheasants and discussing their love for more exotic game.
Great time outdoors w @jaketapper & Eric today! Glad Jake tried it: Donald Trump's sons hunting in Iowa @CNNPolitics https://t.co/NJQmLGonwt
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 29, 2016
4) Bernie Sanders sung with Vampire Weekend
On Saturday, Sanders swung for the hipster vote in a sing-along with Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors.
.@berniesanders singing This Land is Your Land with Vampire Weekend and Cornel West in Iowa City. pic.twitter.com/dMptOZ90E5
— Jason Horowitz (@jasondhorowitz) January 31, 2016
Bonus ridiculousness: No one knows how caucuses work. But they’re happening tomorrow, so here are some explainers. (Warning: It involves math.)
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