Support for Bernie Sanders lagged among the majority of Nevada caucus-goers (64%) who said they care more about defeating Donald Trump than about supporting the candidate who agrees with them on major issues, per preliminary entrance poll results.
Last night’s Democratic debate saw candidates uniting against Michael Bloomberg
Bellagio hotel workers hold Bernie placards before caucusing at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Feb. 22, 2020.4:15 p.m. ET: Entrance polls show less participation from racial and ethnic minorities Another issue was less successful for Sanders: His support lagged among the majority of caucusgoers who said they care more about defeating Donald Trump than supporting the candidate who agrees with them on major issues.Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg greets Nevada voters at the Sierra Vista High School caucus site on Feb. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas.
“You know, this is critical. I mean, we could wake up in 10 days with Senator Sanders with a prohibitive lead, or we could wake up on the road to a unified party, and obviously, that’s our focus," he said.Campaign volunteers stand outside the Nevada Caucus site at Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada, U.S. February 22, 2020. REUTERS/Patrick Fallon
CBS News first reported that the campaigns were informed by party leaders about a"deficit of volunteers." One Nevada Democratic Party official also told ABC News that the party has"the coverage that we planned for." According to the party, there is an average of eight volunteers per caucus site so roughly more than 2,000 volunteers across the state."
Whites account for 65% of caucus-goers in preliminary ABC News entrance poll results, compared with about 90% in Iowa and New Hampshire. Hispanics make up 18% of Nevada participants; blacks, 10%. Age and ideological groups also may be key. Sanders won a thumping 82% of caucus-goers under age 30 in 2016, and 62% of those 30-44, while his support from seniors plummeted to 24%. He was especially strong with young voters in Iowa and New Hampshire this year, as well.
Whatever the differences with the previous states, there’s alignment on goals and issues. Sixty-four percent in preliminary Nevada entrance poll results say they care more about supporting the candidate who can defeat Trump than one who agrees with them on major issues. That’s similar to the results in Iowa and New Hampshire.
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