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Iowa Forum Viewers Give Bernie a Big Win While Hillary is Questioned
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January 25, 2016. Des Moines, Iowa. Post-forum viewer polls gave Bernie Sanders a big win following the final forum before the Iowa vote. At a Town Hall at Drake University, moderated by Hillary Clinton supporter Chris Cuomo, Bernie surpassed clearly biased questioning by the moderator, winning the support of the majority of viewers (90 to 94%) in Iowa and across America. Though Cuomo repeatedly tried to trip Bernie up on his positions, Berniei's came across as honest and informed and got through to the audience with an openness uncommon for candidates experiencing such a grilling. One Hillary supporter questioning Sanders in the forum about his position on health care appeared swayed and moved into the undecided category in front of viewers.
Taylor Gipple, a college student and first time Iowa caucus-goer presented the following question to Hillary:
It feels like there's a lot of young people like myself who are very passionate supporters of Bernie Sanders. and I just don't see the same enthusiasm from younger people for you. In fact, I've heard from quite a few people my age that they think you are dishonest. But I'd like to hear from you on why you think the enthusiasm isn't there. |
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It is apparent from the polls and interviews, that Bernie is capturing the hearts of first time caucus-goers, who are expected to give him a significant win in early voting states. Last weekend, a reporter for the Justice Gazette checked out the campaign in Nevada, a previously safe Hillary state and learned that Bernie could very well win Nevada -- in large part due to the overwhelming support of first time caucus-goers. Las Vegas residents held a sizable march in support of Sanders downtown on Fremont Street. Across America thousands or tens of thousands (as reported by some observers) marched for Bernie that day. In Bernie's 17 Nevada campaign offices, enthusiastic groups of college students and others up into their 80's were busy canvassing and calling for Bernie, keeping these offices busy with excitement all weekend. The volunteers told the Justice Gazette reporter the canvassing was going great and the voters they reached were very enthusiastic for Bernie.
One of many offices in Las Vegas on a typical weekend
Hillary's credibility problem is the elephant in the election. On Facebook, posters called for donations to Bernie every time Hillary lied. Though the full numbers aren't in from the January 25th forum, this procedure of donating when "Hillary lies" in the various forums and debates have resulted in millions in donations.
While Hillary Clinton's main donors are Wall Street and billionaires, Bernie has turned down such donations and has rivaled her in total donations with the historic record number of over 2.5 million small donations, averaging $27. In terms of endorsements, when union members (such as the nurses, postal workers and communications workers) have been allowed to vote, the unions have consistently endorsed Bernie Sanders. Hillary's big endorsements came from the management, not the members of popular organizations, like Planned Parenthood, most of whose members support Bernie Sanders and oppose Hillary Clinton.
The Democrats have another big concern. There are Federal investigations taking place regarding Hillary on a number of issues and major Democratic fears that she could be indicted before the general election on possible charges relating to bribes from enemy governments through Clinton Foundation to her campaign to exposing national secrets via her private email server (a possible Espionage Act allegation) to possible federal election financing crimes. It is not known if her friend running the Attorney General's office will halt any prosecution until after the general election, but such an indictment in October of 2016 would be devastating for the Democratic Party. Many Democrats, looking closely at these issues, want to play it safe by backing anyone but Hillary.
