As the general election quickly comes upon us, we find one of the most complicated and backwards looking GOP field to date. This calls for a rundown of who is who and how they are doing. (Do not expect me to explain why Donald Trump is ahead in polls, because I honestly couldn’t tell you).

The Iowa Caucuses are the first major electoral event of the Presidential Elections; thus we shall use polling numbers to assign rank as it stands today in Iowa.

Donald Trump 23.3%

This is not Donald Trump’s first time around the bend. So it was no big surprise when he declared he would run as he has done several times before. Unfortunately for him, nobody took him seriously until he started talking. Every word out of Trump’s mouth gets national news coverage and, for some reason, is changing the entire constraints of the GOP conversation, forcing candidates to divulge their immigration policy and go head-to-head with Trump in that stage as well as others. Trump is primarily under fire for his lack of “foreign policy” experience. To which Trump would argue he more than makes up for in his understanding of foreign governments in a business since. No matter what your opinion of Donald Trump is, you have to acknowledge that if this outspoken, borderline offensive, real estate tycoon can be polling at 23.3 percent in Iowa, he obviously has something good happening in his corner of the field.

Ben Carson 18.3%

World renowned pediatric neuro surgeon and head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery wing at John Hopkins University Hospital. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that this man has the intelligence, but is he President material? Ben Carson gained national attention when he stood and spoke out against President Obama’s Healthcare plan, citing it as “the worst thing to happen to this country since slavery,” while standing ten feet from the president. Believes that the Supreme Court rulings are the law of the land and that abortion should be banned after 20 weeks. Fiscally wants to work towards a flat tax and eliminate the IRS. “Would not hesitate to put American boots on the ground to combat ISIS.”

Ted Cruz 8.0%

Senator Cruz, one of only three Latino senate members, opposes all current effort to let undocumented immigrants remain legally in the U.S., including anchor baby policies. Adamantly opposes the new health care law, as demonstrated by a 23-hour filibuster on the senate floor. Senator Cruise also believes only the states explicitly named in the supreme courts gay-marriage decision must abide by the ruling, and that all other states have the right to define “marriage.”

Walker 7.5%

Governor Walker of Wisconsin within days of his 2011 inauguration as governor proposed a budget plan which limited the collective bargaining abilities of public employees. Sparking protests in the capital and a 2012 Recall effort. Winning the recall election, Walker became the First Governor to survive a recall effort. Nationally, he has promised “major changes” to federal entitlement programs, has not ruled out the option of sending in ground troops to combat I.S., has the full backing of the NRA with a 100% ranking, and says securing our border with Mexico should be “our first priority.”

Carly Fiorina 6.8%

Carly Fiorina had made headlines originally not as a woman republican candidate, but as the first woman to be appointed CEO of a Fortune 20 Company. Placing her in a prime position to criticize the Democratic front runner, Hilary Clinton, dodging the ever so common gender bias charge. Carly Fiorina, while never being a statesman, through her business connections, has come across more world leaders than most of the other candidates combined, having been at the negotiation table with Middle Eastern countries and Russia alike.

Jeb Bush 6.5% Governor of Florida

Although Jeb comes from a political power house of a family, he has opted to leave his last name out of his campaign slogan and has went with just a simple “Jeb.” During his tenure as governor in Florida, Jeb passed a Bill scaling back protections for Civil Service Jobs. Later deciding it easier to fire 16,000 state workers. Longtime supporter of the death penalty, with 21 state executions during his time in office. Jeb is also a huge supporter of the second amendment, no doubt on account of having grown up in Texas, signing the “Stand Your Ground Law” into law, being the first in the U.S. to pass such a law.

Marco Rubio 4.8%

Senator Rubio has been a longtime supporter of a stronger American Army, saying things like “the United States has a singular obligation to stand up to the spread of totalitarianism.” Saying that military action might be necessary to prevent a Nuclear Iran, and is a strong supporter of arming the rebels against the Syrian government. Co-Author of the bipartisan “path to citizenship” bill that passed the senate, but died in the house. More recently, has said the borders need to be secured to prevent further illegal immigration before a comprehensive immigration overhaul can be done.

Mike Huckabee 4.3%

Mike Huckabee, the longest serving governor in Arkansas history breaking 13 years. Indicated he would advocate for raising the age of retirement for young workers just entering the work force, and keep benefits and eligibility intact for those closer to retirement. Believes that common core was a good idea, but thinks it is the state’s responsibility to enact similar standards. His 2007 immigration plan bolstered border security and requires immigrants in the country illegally to register with authorities and self deport within 120 days. Socially, he is pushing for a constitutional amendment to negate the Supreme Court’s decision on Gay Marriage, and would ban all abortions outright, unless the life of the mother was at risk.

Rand Paul 3.5%

Senator Paul is a Tea Party favorite, lead sponsor of 353 bills in four years, and the second Dr. Paul to run for President. He believes in slashing the budget but increasing defense spending. Thinks that large-scale data collection is illegal and unconstitutional, and plans to repeal the patriot act. This libertarian also believes in closing the Department of Education, dispersing the funds to the state and local programs. Dissolving the TSA and privatizing the security service. Wants to limit abortion but not overturn Roe v. Wade. Wants to ease taxes down to a flat 17 percent or lower tax.

Yes, this is the most complicated GOP field any of us can remember, but it is not even close to over. These are not all the candidates. The ones polling in less than 3.5 percent in Iowa were not included in this list. Not to mention we must not forget there is an entire Democratic party that is starting to plump out. The Presidential election year is just getting started well, and you can bet these polling numbers will change before the voting starts.