Hillary Clinton held a 46-point national advantage over Bernie Sanders in June. Now, that advantage is only 12 points. For Clinton, the African-American voting bloc has been her “firewall” of sorts, but there are signs that this line of defense may not be a reliable safety net.
Experience and foreign policy were the themes Clinton echoed in her final prime-time pitch to Iowa voters. Still, voters the Washington Examiner spoke with expressed a lack of trust in the former secretary of state. Many young voters who heard former Gov. Martin O’Malley, D-Md., for the first time were attracted to his stance on climate change.
Digital Engagement Editor Sean Langille and Political Reporter Al Weaver are in Iowa to break down how Monday’s town hall played with Iowa voters and how Clinton is charting a path to a caucus victory. Listen every day to hear the the latest from the Washington Examiner’s political team, watching the latest developments in early-voting states to give you the best perspective on the 2016 ground game.
