Ted Cruz snatches the lead from Trump in Iowa; Carson tanking

Cruz goes from 6% to 24% since the 2nd half of October; Carson drops from 32% to 13%.

If I were Ted Cruz, though, I wouldn't put too much stock in these numbers.  There's still a lotta campaignin' to go.

Source:  Real Clear Politics

The behinders in the 12/3-6 Monmouth University poll:

• 6% - Jeb Bush
• 4% - Rand Paul
• 3% - Carly Fiorina, John Kasichg
• 2% - Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee
• 1% - Rick Santorum
• 0% - George Pataki, Lindsey Graham

Other stuff:

• Viewed most unfavorably:  Jeb Bush at 45%
• Only 20% of respondents are 'completely decided' on a candidate
• Top issue of concern:  National security (29%)
• Least issue of concern (among those asked):  Education (1%)

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