Trump Is In Clear Command

First Read: “These are words that most political observers, including us, didn’t think we’d ever write six months ago: Less than a week before Iowa and two weeks before New Hampshire, Donald Trump is in clear control of the GOP presidential contest. If you don’t want to take our word for it, just look at the polling out of Iowa, where Trump has topped Ted Cruz in five out of the last six polls, including today’s new Quinnipiac survey. Look at the situation in New Hampshire, where he’s leading the pack by double digits. And Trump is lapping the GOP field in national polls. Even numbers-cruncher Nate Silver, who had been skeptical about Trump’s chances, now gives the real-estate mogul better than a 50% chance of winning Iowa.”

“Now it’s important to remember: Not a single vote has been cast yet, and a political cycle that has thrown us surprise after surprise could have another in store for us.”