The NPR Politics Podcast Buttigieg And Sanders Locked In Tight Race After Partial Iowa Results Released
Feb 5, 2020
Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are locked in a tight race following partial Iowa caucus results. The hosts dive into the chaos surrounding the event, highlighting technical failures and candidate performances. They discuss how Iowa’s results could impact the upcoming New Hampshire primary, especially for candidates like Biden facing unexpected challenges. The episode emphasizes the crucial role of the African-American vote and the need for candidates to adapt to shifting dynamics in a long primary season.
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Tight Race in Iowa
- Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are neck and neck in the Iowa caucuses with 27% and 25% of estimated delegates, respectively.
- Elizabeth Warren trails behind with 18%, followed by Joe Biden at 16% and Amy Klobuchar at 13%.
App Failure and Backup
- The Iowa Democratic Party's app failed, but paper ballots ensured accurate results.
- This prevented potential conspiracy theories, especially given the 2016 election concerns.
New Hampshire's Pride and Concerns
- Juana Summers reports from New Hampshire, where voters express pride in their primary's organization.
- There are concerns about the delayed Iowa results and their impact on momentum.