Clinton faces challenge in Iowa caucus reminiscent of 2008

Sanders, meanwhile, has opened up an eight-point lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, leading her in Iowa 51% to 43% among likely Democratic presidential caucus-goers. Barack Obama. The Vermont senator has soared to a nip-and-tuck race in Iowa and holds an advantage in New Hampshire, putting Clinton back on the brink in her second presidential bid.

Clinton also derided Sanders’ criticism of the two groups who endorsed her, saying they are champions of Democratic causes.

Yet unlike Obama, Sanders is a self-described “democratic socialist” and has done little to expand his support beyond white liberal voters who populate the first two presidential contests, whereas Clinton has locked down strong establishment support. “People who feel left out and left behind – they should be mad, and they should feel left out and left behind”, Clinton said.

Sanders’ lead is in part built on his economic policies. In New Hampshire, Clinton was introduced Friday by the state’s popular Sen. His latest ad, “America”, shows off his massive rallies and a genial image of the 74-year-old lawmaker to the tune of the famous 1968 song by Simon and Garfunkel.

Sanders has responded to his promising polls by arguing that the “inevitable candidate ain’t so inevitable today”. “This state has been so good to me and Hillary”.

When it comes to fixing Iran and Saudi Arabia relations and how to fight ISIS troops inside Syria and Iraq, Sullivan says that is clear that Sanders has “not thought it through”.

According to a Monmouth College/KBUR-AM survey, Hillary leads Sanders by 9 points in Iowa.

Now, instead of smearing Anita Hill on behalf of right wing politicians, Brock is smearing Bernie Sanders, whose campaign has come from behind and has become a serious challenge to Clinton. Claire McCaskill of Missouri, a Clinton supporter who has warned about Sanders’ electability.

“I think I have a hundred percent voting record for all of these organizations”.

“I think you should vote for her because she’s the best change-maker”, Clinton said. With just three major candidates in the Democratic race, said Scala, the issue is in a way up to them.

“Sanders organizers seem to be making some headway”, said Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, who says he’s likely to endorse Clinton.

“We are very relevant this year, as we have been”, said Splaine, who already has an eye on preserving the first-in-the-nation primary in 2020.