With top-tier candidates all within percentage points of each other, the last-minute maneuvering could alter the Iowa contest
in hopes that the long-shot candidate would rally his Yang Gang to caucus for them in the second round. Biden’s team hasaccording to multiple reports, to propose helping each other on caucus night in precincts where the one is struggling. And’s campaign has said “multiple candidates” have approached it looking to negotiate a similar treaty.
At least publicly, no deals have been struck. But such alliances may be necessary for top candidates in a close race to edge out their rivals, and for promising-but-lower-polling hopefuls to stay in the race. “It’s common sense to do this, but it’s also easier said than done because it requires good organization,”Politico Wednesday. “Those rooms are crowded, chaotic, and being able to do that quick delegate math, while sending supporters out on the fly, takes planning and training.
The Iowa caucuses have a reputation for being convoluted. But this year’s contest could be even more complicated, thanks toin which the party will report three sets of numbers: the totals from both the first and second alignments, and the candidates’ total delegates at the end of the night.
In some instances, the overlap between bases might be fairly obvious. “Many of my supporters would naturally head to Bernie,” Yang told reporters Wednesday morning. “I don’t think they need me to say anything for them to head to Bernie. It wouldn’t be surprising to me for them to head in that direction.” But other voters could be up for grabs. “You have so many talented people in the race,”
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