Buttigieg Jumps Out to Lead in Iowa Poll

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DES MOINES — Pete Buttigieg continues to surge in Iowa, leapfrogging Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to hold a commanding lead among likely Democratic caucusgoers, according to a new poll from The Des Moines Register and CNN.

The poll showed that Mr. Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind., was the first choice for 25 percent of would-be Democratic caucusgoers, a significant increase from the 9 percent he held in September, when The Register last polled the state. The support placed him far ahead of the rest of the field — with the other three top candidates in a virtual tie for second: Ms. Warren at 16 percent and Mr. Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders at 15 percent.

The results are the latest evidence of Mr. Buttigieg’s strength in Iowa, where his moderate political views, plain-spoken style and military history have resonated in the early voting state. Since September, when he placed fourth in the Register poll, he has more than doubled his on-the-ground staff to over 100 and has opened more than 20 field offices. He recently completed another bus tour in the state.

Speaking to reporters in Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday night during the state’s Democratic convention, Mr. Buttigieg said the just-released poll numbers were “extremely encouraging.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/buttigieg-jumps-out-to-lead-in-iowa-poll/ar-BBWRXO2?li=BBnb7Kz

[saidsimplesimon]

1. Mr. Buttigieg, well done

[murielm99]

2. K&R.

[Sapient Donkey]

3. Awesome.

I wasn't really expecting that, but I am glad to see it.

[stonecutter357]

4. K&R

[cwydro]

5. He's really been doing well lately.

I think the fact that he’s young is really helping, not to mention his intelligence and calm demeanor.

[ritapria]

6. Iowa Caucus

I believe Iowa will winnow the field down to 3 viable candidates ………… Candidates finishing 4th in Ia or worse will probably face a similar fate in NH - and be forced to withdraw from the race ………...The media have bestowed enormous power to the voters in these 2 states …..It is not logical ….But it is what it is ……….This craziness began in 1976 ….