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Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 05:54 AM Feb 2016

Final results statement from Iowa caucus - IDP

http://iowademocrats.org/statement-from-idp-chair-on-tonights-historically-close-caucus-results/

(posted in full - just a little over the four paragraph rule)

DES MOINES—IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire released the following statement on tonight’s 2016 Iowa Democratic Precinct Caucuses:


“Tonight we saw an historically close Iowa Democratic Caucus that featured one of our strongest turnouts ever and passion and energy from Democrats all across our state.

“After a year where Iowans took the time to see candidates, ask them thoughtful questions, and became volunteers and leaders themselves, tonight 171,109 Iowa Democrats came together with their neighbors to engage in a spirited discussion on the future of our country. We saw passionate, engaged Iowans turn out in all 99 counties, and for the first time ever, the IDP ran both a Tele-Caucus and satellite caucus locations, fulfilling our promise to expand participation and improve on an already incredible process.

“The results tonight are the closest in Iowa Democratic caucus history. Hillary Clinton has been awarded 699.57 state delegate equivalents, Bernie Sanders has been awarded 695.49 state delegate equivalents, Martin O’Malley has been awarded 7.68 state delegate equivalents and uncommitted has been awarded .46 state delegate equivalents. We still have outstanding results in one precinct (Des Moines—42), which is worth 2.28 state delegate equivalents. We will report that final precinct when we have confirmed those results with the chair.

“I want to congratulate all of our candidates for running terrific campaigns and thank them for taking the time to travel across our great state to share their visions for the country. In particular, I want to thank Governor Martin O’Malley for the time he devoted to meeting with Iowans and for sharing his vision of continued progress all across our state. His distinguished record as a mayor and governor as well as his plans for continued progress inspired the people of our state, and I look forward to his continued service to the nation and our working families.

“Finally, I want to thank the thousands of volunteers who helped run our precinct caucus locations all across the state. And most of all, I want to thank all of the Iowa Democrats who came out tonight to caucus and make their voice heard.”
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Final results statement from Iowa caucus - IDP (Original Post) Lucinda Feb 2016 OP
K & R! BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #1
K AND R! JaneyVee Feb 2016 #2
The remaining precinct, Des Moines, is a Hillary stronghold. SunSeeker Feb 2016 #3
Yes, she did. Lucinda Feb 2016 #4
She got 5 delegates to Bernie's 7. DaGimpster (one of the Bernie delegates from 42) posted about tblue37 Feb 2016 #7
A win is a win. Go Hillary! Alfresco Feb 2016 #5
A delegate (DaGimpster) from precinct 42 says their final results were 7 delegates to Bernie, 5 tblue37 Feb 2016 #6

tblue37

(65,487 posts)
7. She got 5 delegates to Bernie's 7. DaGimpster (one of the Bernie delegates from 42) posted about
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 12:16 PM
Feb 2016

the results. I link and post an excerpt from his OP in my post a bit further down.

tblue37

(65,487 posts)
6. A delegate (DaGimpster) from precinct 42 says their final results were 7 delegates to Bernie, 5
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 12:14 PM
Feb 2016

to HRC:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511120587

(SNIP)

The final count was taken and it was:

Sanders 181 (7 delegates)
Hilary 135 (5 delegates)

At this point people started to leave, which I don't blame them, and then the Hillary people started to want a RECOUNT!!! All Bernie supporters who were left went into revolt and the idea was dropped.

My wife and I stayed behind and volunteered to be 2 of the 7 delegates, and the night was over.

(SNIP)

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