Iowa caucus winners and losers

Iowa caucus winners and losers-thehill: One winner from the caucuses here on Monday evening is self-evident: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz emerged as the victor in the Republican contest by a modest but clear margin.  Cruz rallied evangelicals and other “courageous conservatives” to his banner with his fervent opposition to President Obama and speeches decrying a drift away from traditional social values. He was also helped by a ground-game that was widely seen as the best among Republican candidates.