Trump skipping the debate cost him the win in Iowa. Or did it?

The votes are in and Ted Cruz comes away with the win. How is that possible you ask yourself? Donald Trump was leading in all the polls. The speculation on why is all over the map, with the most often heard is that skipping the last debate cost Trump the win.

Don't be so fast....Who is pressing this reason? Short answer, the media. The media was not happy when Trump pressed his point that they need him more than he needs them. The second place showing for Trump in Iowa is an opening for the media to press the point that if you are in politics they (the media) are the gate keepers to success.

The push to place Trumps no show at the last debate as the reason for his 2nd place finish is self serving for the media. It is a shot across the bow of any other hope full political candidate that, you must pay your respect to the all mighty media or suffer the consequences.

The reason or reasons for Trumps 2nd place finish in Iowa will become clearer as time passes.
The debate no show will likely be at least a factor in the showing. As for it being (the) reason.That is very unlikely. But don't expect the media to reduce it's effort to reinforce what they see as their exclusive role as Gate Keepers to US politics. They will restlessly insist that that the debate no show was and is the only reason for Trumps 2nd place finish.

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