February 4th

Events in 2016

I. Republican Debates - topics: jobs & growth, immigration policy, gun laws
 * 1)  Sixth Republican debate, South Carolina, 14.01. 

- Bush critizes Trump's ban on muslim immigration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeqe_XKWs3o

Trump & Cruz

Trump: Cruz is Canadian --> He can't become president.

Cruz: Trump embodies New York values. --> focus around money and media

Rubio & Cruz

Rubio critizes Cruz: political calculation!

2. ''' Seventh Republican debate, Iowa, 28.01. '''

- main topic: immigration policy

- Trump is not present

Rubio & Cruz 

Rubio: Cruz is a liar.

Rubio & Bush 

Bush critizes Rubio's change of mind relating to his immigration bill.

--> final chance to make an impression before the Iowa caucauses

II. Democratic event - fouth of six debates in S.C.
 * 1)  Primary debate (17th January) 

- healthcare: Clinton -> imrpove Ob.healthcare;  Sanders -> universal & tax increase

- economy: O'Malley -> Clinton tkaing hefty speaking fees;   Sanders -> dismanting of big banks

- agreement on gun control measures & foreign policy

2. Forum (25th January) 

3. Debate on 4th of February   Durham

- Republican Presidential Nomination 

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/2016_republican_presidential_nomination-3823.html - Democratic Presidential Nomination

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/2016_democratic_presidential_nomination-3824.html

- Iowa Caucus Results

http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016/02/2016-iowa-caucus-results-open-thread/