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Iowa Caucus Results as New Hampshire Looms
Last night's Iowa caucuses helped to clarify the campaigns of both political parties -- but not enough for confident predictions about what's next. We hear about the upcoming challenges for candidates claiming victory — and those perceived to have lost.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenLast night's Iowa caucuses helped to clarify the campaigns of both political parties -- but not enough for confident predictions about what's next. We hear about the upcoming challenges for candidates claiming victory — and those perceived to have lost.
Later on the program, US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may or not be celebrating, but others are observing an anniversary of a kind. It' been ten years since he's asked a question during oral arguments. He's only broken silence once -- to tell a joke. We hear the punch line.
Photo: Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at the Republican caucus site at the 7 Flags Event Center in Clive, Iowa February 1, 2016. (Jim Bourg/Reuters)
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Read the story6 minWith Iowa Over, It's On to New Hampshire
Hillary Clinton officially won in Iowa, but it was so close that the real truth may never be known. Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz are both claiming victories over the media and the Washington establishment — for very different reasons.
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This year marks an unusual anniversary on the US Supreme Court.
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