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IOWA CAMPAIGN

1. Why is the Liberty and Justice Celebration dinner important to candidates?
It is the largest gathering of Iowa voters and represents a chance to change the voters' opinions before the Iowa caucus. Undecided voters can be swayed.
2. What percentage of voters still consider themselves undecided?  What percentage of voters are currently certain of their choice in candidates?
29% are undecided. 20% are certain. This leaves lots of rooms for candidates to get support.
3. Which candidates are seeing an increase in support? Which candidates are seeing a decrease in support?
Buttigieg was able to gather lots of support and has the third position in the polls. Biden was supposed to be the frontrunner but is now fourth. Bernie and Biden aren't doing as well as Buttigieg and Warren.
4. What message does Pete Buttigieg use to try to stand out to voters?
Buttigieg wishes to contrast himself with Warren as a centrist and Obama supporter. He rides Obama's coattails and wants to achieve something meaningful as President, rather than running to simply oppose Trump.
5. What message does Elizabeth Warren use to try to stand out to voters?
Warren focuses on her progressive stance and drive to improve life for the common voter. She wants to pursue "big ideas" that will effect change, rather than flopping.
6. What does Bernie Sanders do differently than all of the other Democratic candidates?
He does not attack the other candidates. Also, he did not attempt to fill the audience with his supporters. Instead, he hosted a viewing party and donated the ticket fees to the Iowa Democratic Party.
7. WHEN ARE THEY FINALLY GOING TO HAVE THE IOWA CAUCUS????????
FEBRUARY THIRD

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