Trump surprise defeat in Iowa caucus reveals overestimated support

Donald Trump's surprise defeat to Ted Cruz in Iowa caucus reveals he may not be quite as strong as we thought. Despite leading each of the last 10 Iowa polls, by an average of seven percentage points, 28 percent to 24 percent, with 97 percent of precincts reporting in the Iowa caucuses.

Marco Rubio is in a strong third place with 23 percent of the vote. Ted Cruz's victory powered by a surge of support from evangelical Christians, throws indeed into question the depth of support for Mr.Trump's unconventional candidacy.

A shameful defeat that highlights Trump actual support. However, despite Trump's defeat, Iowa caucuses throws into relief the triumph of conservative views. In fact, ultraconservative Senator Ted Cruz, originally from Cuba, reaches top position in the race for republican leadership.

According to Des Moins Register daily local newspaper, "Cruz earned his victory". Using the old way, he visited dozens of towns in the last week of campaign, shaking hands, responding elector's questions. He travelled by bus while Donald Trump, his opponent, would go from one political meeting to another by private jet or helicopter.

For this local daily, Trump did not quite play the game of caucus.