Heavy turnout swamps West Des Moines caucus halls
In Iowa many precincts filled school gyms as a record turnout pressed the caucus system. Barack Obama led Democrats and Mike Huckabee led Republicans with crowds swelling across Des Moines area venues. Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance while Biden failed to meet the 15 percent threshold, redistributing supporters to other candidates.
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Illinois
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Analysts Caucuses Narrow Field
Williamson County Republican Chair Robert Connell notes candidates should focus beyond early Iowa and New Hampshire events. He says large states like Illinois and New York will determine the frontrunner. Illinois primary registration deadline is January 8.
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New York
Iowa caucus chaos and renewed McCain surge in polls
Obama and Huckabee led in Iowa while McCain gained momentum ahead of New Hampshire. Voters across 1781 precincts in schools and centers weighed change versus experience. Republicans held straw votes. Democrats used a multi-round process. Obama and Clinton pursued historic candidacies amid a wide open race.
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New Hampshire
Romney
Iowa
Obama
Clinton
White House
Edwards
Dennis Kucinich
Ohio
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Chris Dodd
Connecticut
Joseph Biden
Delaware
Richardson
Bush
Mold concerns at VA Medical Center trigger investigations
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