Buttigieg surges ahead of Iowa caucuses

[left-of-center2012]

A Monmouth University poll in Iowa released this week found Buttigieg winning 22 percent of likely caucus-goers compared to 19 percent for Biden, 18 percent for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 13 percent for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Buttigieg gained 14 points since August, the last time Monmouth surveyed caucus-goers. Biden lost 7 points while Warren lost two points in the survey while Sanders gained five points.

“There’s no doubt about it — as the primary cycle continues, Mayor Pete’s appeal is only growing,” said Democratic strategist Lynda Tran. “The latest poll certainly puts the wind at his back heading into Iowa.”

Buttigieg’s fundraising has propelled his campaign. He raised more than $19 million in the third quarter, beating some of his competitors ...

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470565-buttigieg-surges-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses

[evertonfc]

1. I like Pete

in a regular election he would be my choice. His youth alone is attractive to me. Problem is that he stands zero chance of winning the nomination. He may win Iowa. Good job Pete.

[Thekaspervote]

3. Agree!!

[flying_wahini]

2. I like Pete, too. But we all know it's gonna be a VERY long race.

This won’t be decided for months.

[cwydro]

4. Way to go Pete!

Rec.

[DownriverDem]

5. Remember

I've been involved in several caucuses over the years (Michigan will have a primary election instead) Caucuses are easily manipulated.

[left-of-center2012]

6. "Caucuses are easily manipulated"

But what if your candidate wins?