With us live. And an exclusive inside look at what iowa voters think about both sides of the race. And a brandnew forecast on iowa and New Hampshire from the man who got them all right in 2012. From abc news, this week with George Stephanopoulos begins now. Good morning. It has already been one of the most volatile and unpredictable primary campaigns ever, and now the first votes in the race for president are coming fast. With just three weeks until iowa we start out with an exclusive look at how iowa voters are thinking about this race. Heres jon karl. Reporter with just 22 days until voting in iowa, this weekend frontrunners donald trump and ted cruz barnstormed the hawkeye state. While trump still holds his national lead, cruz is on top in this years first poll of iowa republicans. And now cruz is questioning whether trump has what it takes to win in iowa. Its very time intensive. You dont do it sitting back in the easy chair. You dont do it from a tv studio in manhattan. Reporter a
The easy chair or from a tv studio in manhattan. Reporter an issue raised at a focus group of likely caucusgoers in iowa conducted by frank luntz and google. How many say trump will win . Raise your hands . Ooh. He wont be happy with that. Only two. How many say ted cruz will win . If trump is the nominee is anyone in the room who would not vote for him . Wow. I do not believe trump would put a good face on the Republican Party as president. Youd be prepared to see Hillary Clinton in the white house . Unfortunately. But others find a lot to like about him. Negotiate. People. Reporter trumps First Television ad promoting his muslim ban generated the expected buzz. Spoton. The things he talked about in that ad is what is affecting america right now, illegal immigration and isis. Reporter but does he do it in a way thats constructive . All no. Absolutely not. Reporter with this group trumps questions about whether cruz who was born in canada to an American Mother is eligible to be preside
Unfortunately. Reporter but others find a lot to like about him. The man knows how to negotiate. He knows how to fivd the right people. Reporter trumps First Television ad promoting his muslim ban generated the expected buzz. Hes spoton. The things he talked about in that ad is what is affecting america right now, illegal immigration and isis. But does he do it in a way thats constructive . All no. No. Absolutely not. Its more fear based. Reporter with this group trumps questions about whether cruz who was born in canada to an American Mother is eligible to be president actually appeared to backfire. It exposes trump as unserious. He said his strongest lawyers said its a settled issue and cruz is eligible. Reporter one candidate in the back of the pack is getting a second look. But over the last 60 to 90 days, whose opinion of Chris Christie has improved . Raise your hands. Christie is incredibly articulate and thinks fast on his feet. Outbursts. Reporter but some are skeptical of sena
And a brandnew forecast on iowa and New Hampshire from the man who got them all right in 2012. From abc news, this week with George Stephanopoulos begins now. Good morning, it is already one of the most volatile and un unpredictable primary campaigns ever and now the first votes in the race for president are coming fast. With just three weeks until iowa we start out with an exclusive look at how iowa voters are thinking about this race. Heres jon karl. Reporter with just 22 days until voting in iowa this weekend frontrunners donald trump and ted cruz barnstormed the hawkeye state. While trump stills his hold his National Lead cruz is on top in this years first poll of iowa republicans. And now cruz is questioning whether trump has what it takes to win in iowa. Very time intensive. Labor intend tiff. You dont do it sitting back in the easy chair or from a tv studio in manhattan. A focus group of likely caucusgoers in iowa conducted by frank luntz and google. How many say trump will win
Both sides of the race. And a brandnew forecast on iowa and New Hampshire from the man who got them all right in 2012. From abc news, this week with George Stephanopoulos begins now. Good morning, it is already one of the most volatile and un unpredictable primary campaigns ever and now the first votes in the race for president are coming fast. With just three weeks until iowa we start out with an exclusive look at how iowa voters are thinking about this race. Heres jon karl. Reporter with just 22 days until voting in iowa this weekend frontrunners donald trump and ted cruz barnstormed the hawkeye state. While trump stills his hold his National Lead cruz is on top in this years first poll of iowa republicans. And now cruz is questioning whether trump has what it takes to win in iowa. Very time intensive. Labor intend tiff. You dont do it sitting back in the easy chair or from a tv studio in manhattan. A focus group of likely caucusgoers in iowa conducted by frank luntz and google. How