Clinton, Sanders locked in tight battle in Iowa
Iowa’s caucuses proved that the enthusiasm of young, lower-income and more liberal voters lining up behind the Democratic socialist from Vermont was a match for Clinton’s sophisticated ground operation and her support from loyal Democratic voters, moderates and particularly women. Many experts had predicted that Sanders' voters would not turn out in the numbers needed to overcome Clinton's advantage with older, more traditional caucusgoers.
Even if Clinton wins, it appears it will not be as decisive as her campaign had hoped heading into New Hampshire's Feb. 9 primary, where Sanders is favored.
“We always knew it was going to be a tough campaign,” former senator Tom Harkin told a crowd of hundreds gathered at Drake University in Des Moines waiting for Clinton to arrive.
The third Democratic candidate in the race, former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, suspended his campaign Monday after barely registering support in caucus returns.
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