No standard book on the tricks of politics exists; none exists on how to navigate the American presidential primaries and caucuses. Participants read up on available resources and depend on the expertise of those who spend time analyzing the political processes and projecting how they evolve. This collation of comments from March 2016 shares personal perceptions of the games that politicians play with a straight face in their pursuit of power and adds to the collection of resources. Sharing such stories is an empowering process. Often, the stories save someone somewhere from suffering similar situations someday. This book is necessary reading for those who want to learn from the madness of March 2016 and apply the knowledge in 2020 and beyond. Those who want to gamble on politics must know that no one steps into a sludge and steps out smelling sweet.