With a wide lead in New Hampshire polls, Sanders Campaign says a loss in iowa, would not be the end. Hopefully we will find a way to get across the finish line ahead of her but if we dont we go to New Hampshire next week. On both sides battles that are months old, but the contest really only beginning here tonight. The caucuses come just 20 days before the republicans face off in south carolina. And 27 days before the democrats do. Will whitson takes a look at the keys to victory. The big word for tonight is turnout. Caucus turnout will play a key role for both republicans and democrats but that doesnt necessarily mean high voter turnout is what every candidate wants. In fact a large number of voters may only benefit donald trump and Bernie Sanders the two candidates who have established themselves as outsiders so the votes theyre looking for are also not your typical republican or democratic caucusgoer which means in order to win in iowa, they have to get those people who dont normall
Candidates are criss crossing iowa as the state holds its firstinthenation caucuses. 30 delegates are up for grabs in the gop race. 44 delegates in the democratic race plus an additional 8 super delegates. With Severe Weather looming in iowa, it is time to see which candidates voters there want to see as their next president. Tracie potts has more from des moines. Marco rubio this morning. Visiting a diner outside des moines and downplaying expectations president ial candidate were the underdog but we feel good about it. He calls ted cruz iowas frontrunner, but donald trump is leading the polls. Trump tells the today show. Hes not claiming a win just yet president ial candidate everybodys a threat, matt. I think everybody in the race is its politics. At this point, its all about the ground game. Keeping volunteers energized natshillary at Campaign Office im feeling so energized because of you Hillary Clinton brought donuts and coffee this morning president ial candidate weve got thousa
We see from that history that iowa can influence what happens in some of the other states. For the gop party, reps say the caucuses are all about which candidate can maintain and gain traction with voters. For the past few election cycles the winner of the iowa caucus has not done particularly well after iowa caucus. Tonight, can you meet the expectations. Campaign, finish first, second or third, and the momentum that generates into new hampshire, and into South Carolina and beyond. While democrats are facing a tight race between Hillary Clinton and bernie sanders, they are also interested in the gop race. Seeing opportunity in the outcome. If its trump, or if its cruz, really a lot of their candidates will have to walk back a lot going into the general election. It will turn off independent, here in South Carolina, we have significant independent voting population. The importance of first in the south primary plays in president ial selection is something members on opposite we get an
Jacket before you head out. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news at the top of the hour. There are no incidents to report in or around the capital city. But as always. We will continue to update you if anything changes for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Were starting with vote 2016. And the result of last nights iowa caucus. Unbelievably close race out of iowa. After a long night. Its a race many are calling too close to call. For the democrats. The Clinton Campaign is already declaring victory in iowa. But with 99percent of precincts reporting. Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders take about 50percent of the vote. But the numbers are in from the Iowa Democratic party. The Iowa Democratic party chair. Doctor andy mcguire released a statement on last nights historically close vote. In it, mcguire outlines that clinton has bee
The third annual Nature Talks and Walks for Earth Day event at Longboat Island Chapel drew visitors to learn about local organizations and institutions.