The Iowa caucuses are finally here, and we’re liveblogging the first results of the 2016 presidential nominating contests. The caucuses start at 8 PM Eastern sharp (latecomers are not permitted to participate). As results come in, you can consult our guides to how the caucuses work and what to expect.
Results: AP (statewide) | AP (by county) | Iowa Democrats | Iowa GOP | NYT | Politico
So tight! Clinton 50.2, Sanders 49.2, 83% reporting.
With 84% reporting, it’s Cruz 27.7. Trump 24.4, and Rubio 23.0.
NBC just took the plunge and became the first major media organization to call Iowa for Cruz:
NBC has called Iowa for Ted Cruz— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) February 2, 2016
NBC has called Iowa for Ted Cruz
CBS and ABC have just followed suit and called it for Cruz, too. But it’s not over yet, since we’ll want to see how close Rubio can get to Trump.
See ya, you miserable bastard.
I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support. #ImWithHucK— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 2, 2016
I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support. #ImWithHucK
LESS than a 1% margin on the Dem side. Clinton 50.0, Sanders 49.4.
Very rough math: 104 of the 233 outstanding precincts are in counties Sanders is leading. 129 are in Clinton counties.— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) February 2, 2016
Very rough math: 104 of the 233 outstanding precincts are in counties Sanders is leading. 129 are in Clinton counties.
New thread here.