Politics

Clinton Campaign Claims Victory in Iowa

Des Moines, IA (WOLO) — The Iowa contest has yet to be officially decided, but Hillary Clinton’s campaign is already declaring victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. With 99% of precincts reporting, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders take about 50% of the vote. Hillary Clinton: 49.9% Bernie Sanders: 49.6% The numbers are in from the Iowa Democratic Party. Iowa…

Virtual Tie for Democratic Candidates

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) –Texas Sen. Ted Cruz knows he’ll wake up the winner of the Republican caucuses in Iowa. But there’s still no clear winner among Democrats after what Sen. Bernie Sanders calls  “a virtual tie” with Hillary Clinton. Speaking late Monday, Clinton said the results still coming in gave her “a big sigh of relief.” Clinton also said…

Ted Cruz Projected Winner in Iowa

DES MOINES, IA (WOLO) –Here are the latest results from the Iowa Caucuses. Republicans Ted Cruz 28% Donald Trump 24% Marco Rubio 23%                                         Democratic Hillary Clinton 50% Bernie Sanders 49% Martin O’Malley .06%   Categories: Politics

Mike Huckabee Suspends 2016 Presidential Race

(ABC News) — Mike Huckabee announced that he is suspending his campaign for the 2016 presidential race Monday night. I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support. #ImWithHucK — Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 2, 2016 Since announcing his run on May 5, 2015, in his hometown of Hope, Arkansas, Huckabee ran a campaign centered…

Donald Trump’s Sons Call Him: ‘Tough’ But ‘Fair’

(ABC News) — Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump acknowledged that their father and Republican presidential front-runner isn’t a pushover, describing him as “tough” but “fair.” When asked whether they were nervous for their father ahead of the Iowa Caucus, Eric said today on “Good Morning America”: “We’ve been going around the state and literally the energy is amazing, and the…

Running Mates: A Look at the 2016 Presidential Candidates Spouses

(ABC News) — During the election process, everyone feels as if they know each presidential candidate. With the 2016 presidential election approaching, ABC News’ Linsey Davis goes deeper into the their lives and gets to know the other halves of these 2016 republican and democratic candidates: Jane Sanders (wife of Bernie Sanders), Frank Fiorina (husband of Carly Fiorina), Candy Carson…

Ben Carson’s Campaign Announces He’s Traveling ‘Home’ for ‘Fresh Clothes’ Amid Iowa Caucuses

(ABC News) — Ben Carson’s presidential campaign on Monday night insisted the Republican presidential candidate would not be suspending his campaign in the wake of the Iowa caucuses. Instead, the candidate, himself, told reporters that he would be “going home” to Florida “to get some fresh clothes.” Carson, who appeared to be running in a distant fourth in Iowa behind leading…

Martin O’Malley Suspends Presidential Campaign

(ABC News) — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley suspended his campaign for President tonight, thanking Americans for “giving me an opportunity to be a part of writing this story of our country’s future.” “I want to thank everyone who came out to our events and lent me their ear and everyone who went out to caucus for me tonight,” O’Malley…

5 Things That Could Define the 2016 Iowa Caucuses

(ABC News) — The 2016 Iowa caucuses have all the makings of an historic night for Democrats and Republicans, with a real possibility the current two frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could be beaten in what remains a very close race. It’s been an election that has in many way re-defined American politics and the way campaigns are run….

Where Candidates Stand Before Iowa Caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) –Today’s Iowa caucuses mark the official kickoff of the 2016 presidential nominating contests. Races are close and the money has been flowing — more than $150 million dollars of it. Republican Donald Trump has a narrow advantage over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. For the Democrats, Bernie Sanders is on the heels of front runner Hillary Clinton….