Latest CNN/ORC poll shows Cruz in second

December 04, 2015

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The latest CNN/ORC presidential poll, released Friday, shows Ted Cruz surging 12 points to take the number 2 position. While Trump continues to lead, Cruz's move represents a significant shift.

"These are really interesting and very, very good. These will actually give you a rumbly in your tumbly," joked a lighthearted Glenn during The Glenn Beck Program.

The national poll shows the top four candidates among registered Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents as Trump, Cruz, Carson and Rubio. The other candidates all polled below five percent.

Registered Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents

36% Donald Trump (up 9 points)

16% Ted Cruz (up 12 points)

14% Ben Carson (down 8 points)

12% Marco Rubio (up 4 points)

The poll reveals a sharp divide among Republicans by education:

Republican with College Degrees

22% Ted Cruz

19% Ben Carson

19% Marco Rubio

18% Donald Trump

Republicans without College Degrees

46% Donald Trump

12% Ted Cruz

11% Ben Carson

8% Marco Rubio

Another significant move is Carson going down in the polls, leaving people to wonder if he's reached his peak.

"I think what happened with Ben Carson was he laid back at those debates and didn't look forceful," Glenn said. "And then Paris happened. And when Paris happened, you're like, 'You know what, the world is changing. And this is only going to get more intense as we get closer to the election. We're going to need somebody very, very dynamic and somebody very, very clear and somebody that speaks as if they have the knowledge and experience needed and required.'"

Who else in the Republican field has the authoritative and decisive nature to take care of ISIS?

"I think Chris Christie and Ted Cruz [can]," Glenn suggested. "They're the ones that can wield the heavy stick on prosecution of ISIS, prosecution of a war. Is there anybody else? I think Marco Rubio. He just feels too young."

At the state level, Cruz also grabbed the number 2 spot in the latest New Hampshire poll for the first time. If he wins New Hampshire and Iowa then South Carolina should follow, putting him in prime position to win the nomination.

"He shouldn't be top three in New Hampshire," remarked Glenn on the significance of Cruz's move up. "I think it's going to be Cruz when it comes down to it. When you go in and you have to vote and you're looking at today's world, who do you think has the gravitas to really pull this off? Who is serious enough to be president of the United States in an Abraham Lincoln-style time?"

In Glenn's opinion, Ted Cruz not only has an excellent chance to win the nomination, but to be the president of the United States.

What do YOU think? Voice your opinion in Stu's completely and utterly official 2015 GOP Presidential Poll!

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Featured Image: Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during the Sunshine Summit conference being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek on November 13, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The summit brought Republican presidential candidates in front of the Republican voters. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

THESE 6 institutions have reinstated COVID-era mask mandates

COVID is back! Or that is what we’re being told anyway...

A recent spike in COVID cases has triggered the left's alarm bells, and the following institutions have begun to reinstate COVID-era mandates. You might want to avoid them if you enjoy breathing freely...

Do YOU think institutions should bring back COVID-era mandates if cases increase? Let us know your thoughts HERE.

Morris Brown College

Both of Upstate Medical's hospitals in Syracuse, New York

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Get THE DOCUMENTS for the 'Parental Advisory' Glenn TV special

There was a time when both the Left and the Right agreed that parents have the final say in raising their children... Not anymore.

In the People's Republic of California, the STATE, not parents, will determine whether children should undergo transgender treatments. The California state legislature just passed a law that will require judges in child custody cases to consider whether parents support a child’s gender transition. According to the law, the state now thinks total affirmation is an integral part of a child’s “health, safety, and welfare.”

We are inching closer to a dystopia where the state, not the parents, have ultimate rights over their children, a history that people from former Soviet nations would feign repeating.

Glenn dove into the law AND MORE in this episode titled, "Parental Advisory: The EXPLICIT plot to control YOUR kids." To get all the research that went into this episode AND information on how YOU can fight back, enter your email address below:

If you didn't catch Wednesday night's Glenn TV special, be sure to check it out HERE!

The Biden admin has let in MORE illegal aliens than the populations of THESE 15 states

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There are currently an estimated 16.8 MILLION illegal aliens residing in the United States as of June 2023, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). This number is already 1.3 million higher than FAIR's January 2022 estimate of 15.5 million and a 2.3 million increase from its end-of-2020 estimate. Even Democrats like New York City's Mayor Adams Mayor Adams are waking up to what Conservatives have been warning for years: we are in a border CRISIS.

However, this isn't the same border crisis that Republicans were warning about back in 2010. In the first two years of the Biden administration alone, the illegal alien population increased by 16 PERCENT nationwide, imposing a whopping net cost of $150.6 BILLION PER YEAR on American taxpayers. That is nearly DOUBLE the total amount that the Biden administration has sent to Ukraine.

This isn't the same border crisis that Republicans were warning about back in 2010.

These large numbers often make it difficult to conceptualize the sheer impact of illegal immigration on the United States. To put it in perspective, we have listed ALL 15 states and the District of Colombia that have smaller populations than the 2.3 MILLION illegal immigrants, who have entered the U.S. under the Biden administration. That is more than the entire populations of Wyoming, Vermont, and South Dakota COMBINED—and the American taxpayers have to pay the price.

Here are all 16 states/districts that have FEWER people than the illegal immigrants who have entered the U.S. under the Biden administration.

1. New Mexico

Population: 2,110,011

2. Idaho

Population: 1,973,752

3. Nebraska

Population: 1,972,292

4. West Virginia

Population: 1,764,786

5. Hawaii

Population: 1,433,238

6. New Hampshire

Population: 1,402,957

7. Maine

Population: 1,393,442

8. Montana

Population: 1,139,507

9. Rhode Island

Population: 1,090,483

10. Delaware

Population: 1,031,985

11. South Dakota

Population: 923,484

12. North Dakota

Population: 780,588

13. Alaska

Population: 732,984

14. Washington DC

Population: 674,815

15. Vermont

Population: 647,156

16. Wyoming

Population: 583,279

POLL: Should the Government control the future of AI?

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Earlier this week, tech titans, lawmakers, and union leaders met on Capitol Hill to discuss the future of AI regulation. The three-hour meeting boasted an impressive roster of tech leaders including, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and others, along with more than 60 US Senators.

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The meeting was closed to the public, so what was exactly discussed is unknown. However, what we do know is that a majority of the CEOs support AI regulation, the most vocal of which is Elon Musk. During the meeting, Musk called AI "a double-edged sword" and strongly pushed for regulation in the interest of public safety.

A majority of the CEOs support AI regulation.

Many other related issues were discussed, including the disruption AI has caused to the job market. As Glenn has discussed on his program, the potential for AI to alter or destroy jobs is very real, and many have already felt the effects. From taxi drivers to Hollywood actors and writers, AI's presence can be felt everywhere and lawmakers are unsure how to respond.

The potential for AI to alter or destroy jobs is very real.

Ultimately, the meeting's conclusion was less than decisive, with several Senators making comments to the tune of "we need more time before we act." The White House is expected to release an executive order regarding AI regulation by the end of the year. But now it's YOUR turn to tell us what YOU think needs to be done!

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