For the FIRST TIME in US History a Jew wins the Iowa Caucus! (Okay, came close.)

[thesquanderer]

Figured it was worth a mention that, no matter which way it went, history would be made!

[Matariki]

1. He didn't win

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I've been saying that to Clinton supporters. I feel I should say it to you. He didn't win. It was a rat's whisker to a tie.

But yeah, it was historical all around. The republican side too really.

[thesquanderer]

9. I changed the headline, didn't want to obscure the point.

You're right, but I think the other perspective is well presented in a WP article posted at
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511126487

[Fearless]

2. And neither actually matter at all

[thesquanderer]

11. I agree, neither is something to base your vote on.

But if you're going to appreciate the historic significance of one, you might as well appreciate the historic significance of the other... and a lot of people seem to be appreciating the one...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511118196

[yawnmaster]

3. Cruz is a Jew???? I don't think he is.

(the only clear winner in Iowa, so far)

[onehandle]

5. Jinx. I owe you a coke. nt

[yawnmaster]

6. high five.

[onehandle]

4. Ted Cruz is Jewish!?

I had no idea.

[Nanjeanne]

7. Should be first to gain delegates. Historic enough and

Clintonites won't Swarm to correct you as if their lives depended on it.

[thesquanderer]

10. Thanks for the laugh.

I fixed the headline so as not to ruffle feathers.

I also posted a good WP piece explaining why Bernie supporters can see it as a win...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511126487

[Renew Deal]

8. Actually, it's the first time a woman won, but...

Bernie is the first Jewish candidate to win a delegate since 1976.

[thesquanderer]

12. Good point, and a surprise to me

I remembered that Lieberman ran, I didn't realize he didn't get so much as a single delegate! Who was it in 1976?