Iowa Democrats blame slow results on "quality checks"
So, what's happening, really?
It sounds like the Iowa Democrats can't organize a two-car funeral procession.
So, what's happening, really?
The conclusive results on the Iowa Democratic caucuses are coming in later than expected tonight, with the state party reporting the need to do "quality checks."
What's next: The Iowa State Democratic Party said... "The integrity of the results is paramount. We have experienced a delay in the results due to quality checks and the fact that the Iowa Democratic Party is reporting out three data sets for the first time."
Why it matters: There's a real chance that different campaigns walk away with different types of "wins."
Between the lines: The current Iowa polling top four are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders at 22%, Pete Buttigieg at 18%, and Elizabeth Warren at 15%.
What's next: The Iowa State Democratic Party said... "The integrity of the results is paramount. We have experienced a delay in the results due to quality checks and the fact that the Iowa Democratic Party is reporting out three data sets for the first time."
"What we know right now is that around 25% of precincts have reported, and early data indicates turnout is on pace for 2016."
The Des Moines County Democratic Chair Tom Courtney is blaming election technology for the delay and calling a new caucus reporting app "a mess," AP reports.
The Des Moines County Democratic Chair Tom Courtney is blaming election technology for the delay and calling a new caucus reporting app "a mess," AP reports.
Why it matters: There's a real chance that different campaigns walk away with different types of "wins."
- Most raw votes in the first round of voting
- Most raw votes after the second round of voting
- Most delegates overall
Between the lines: The current Iowa polling top four are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders at 22%, Pete Buttigieg at 18%, and Elizabeth Warren at 15%.
One potential surprise could be whether Amy Klobuchar (currently at 8%) can clear the 15% threshold in a number of precincts.
It sounds like the Iowa Democrats can't organize a two-car funeral procession.
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