DNC Chair On Iowa Caucus: Obama Will Emerge With Strongest Organization After Tonight

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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the results of Tuesday’s Iowa caucus:

“We knew that the Iowa caucus was an opportunity to test our campaign organization and expand our volunteer base as we move toward November, and we’re overwhelmed with the results.   Not only did 25,000 Iowans come out tonight to talk about the President’s record and vision to restore security to the middle class, but 7,500 Iowans pledged to volunteer and work for his reelection, underscoring their commitment to continuing the change the country has seen under President Obama’s leadership.   This is the first time a caucus has organized for a general election, and it’s a significant down payment for November.  

“The Republican caucus tells a different story.    They made clear tonight what kind of nominee they want facing President Obama in November — a candidate that supports Tea Party policies that let Wall Street write its own rules, gives more tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires and makes the middle class foot the bill.  But after five years of campaigning and adopting policies far to the right of Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich on issues ranging from economic philosophy, to immigration, to social issues, Mitt Romney still failed to convince voters that he could be trusted to help middle class families and those still trying to reach the middle class.

“So while the Republican candidates pack up their offices tomorrow morning and head out of town, President Obama will emerge from tonight’s caucuses with the strongest grassroots organization and infrastructure in this critical battleground state of any candidate going forward.  The President made a promise tonight to keep fighting for America’s working families, and he’s going to keep it – for the people of Iowa and for folks across the country.”

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