Democratic Primaries
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New polls indicate Sanders has gained strength in recent weeks.
By ZACH MONTELLARO
01/26/2020 11:34 AM EST
Updated: 01/26/2020 05:23 PM EST
The Democratic primary remains up for grabs.
A cascade of polls released over the weekend have Bernie Sanders challenging Joe Bidens frontrunner status, surpassing Biden in key early states as the national horse race tightens up.
In total, seven polls were released this weekend, painting a picture of a Democratic primary that has no clear leader.
A group of surveys out of the first two states to head to the polls Iowa and New Hampshire have Sanders in a strong position. But other candidates remain within striking distance, highlighting the fluidity of the race with eight days to go until the Iowa caucuses.
In a poll conducted in Iowa by The New York Times/Siena College that was released Saturday, the Vermont senator sat at the top of the pack at 25 percent. Three other candidates were battling for second place Pete Buttigieg, Biden and Elizabeth Warren all within three points of one another. Buttigieg was at 18 percent, to Bidens 17 percent and Warrens 15 percent.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)But if he loses all three of those contests, his standing across the country will be diminished enough that I don't think he'll win enough delegates to secure the nomination. Iowa is critical. If Bernie wins there, I think he sweeps the first three states, makes significant gains in the south, and carries Super Tuesday.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Coming into that state after losing 3 primaries might reduce the size of his victory there significantly. But yeah, what you said about the overall race is probably far more significant.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)If Bernie can get 25-30%+ in SC I think it will be a harbinger for the rest of the southern states, and he'll garner enough delegates down there to secure the nomination when combined with wins elsewhere in the country.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)If Bernie wins Iowa and NH, which is increasingly likely, it might swing the election in his favor.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)Biden +0.4%!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)This new IA poll basically cancelled out the one where Bernie lead by 7. Up from a .5 deficiency yesterday.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
George II
(67,782 posts)Biden up 0.7%!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)He has so many predicted state wins on 538. Its great to see. He truly s the front runner
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
msongs
(67,420 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
myohmy2
(3,164 posts)...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon!! Viva La Revolution!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided