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Iowa Shakes Up the Presidential Campaigns
With the New Hampshire primaries now just four days away, there is no time for either he joy of victory or the agony of defeat. We look at last night's results in Iowa and how they're shaping the future of both parties' presidential campaigns. Also, a presidential historian looks at this year's candidates.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenWith the New Hampshire primaries now just four days away, there is no time for either he joy of victory or the agony of defeat. We look at last night's results in Iowa and how they're shaping the future of both parties' presidential campaigns. Also, a presidential historian talks about this year's Republican and Democratic hopefuls.
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