WHOA!
According to a CNN/ORC poll, Bernie now leads Hillary 51-43% among likely Iowa Caucus participants.
I can only guess the debate had something to do with it.
www.cnn.com/...
Sanders' lead is in part built on his economic policies. Democratic caucus-goers said they trust the Vermont senator over Clinton on the economy by 22 points, and 67% said they thought he would do more to help the middle class, as opposed to 30% who felt that way about Clinton.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, led on foreign policy, garnering more trust by 40 points. She also was seen as more likely to win the general election in November, 60% to 38%.
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Of Democrats who caucused in 2008, Clinton leads Sanders, 55% to 38%.
It assumes a lot of first-time caucus goers, but not at unheard-of levels.
As the first such poll showing these numbers, it should be taken with a degree of skepticism; however, this is potentially a big deal. It will be interesting to see what happens to other polls covering the post-debate period.