Iowa Caucus History: Obama’s 2008 Victory

An epic Democratic campaign ends with an historic victory for Barack Obama and stinging defeat for the early favorite Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Iowa Caucuses, as Obama gains the support of an unprecedented surge of first-time and independents voters. This segment from Iowa Public Television’s Caucus Iowa: Journey to the Presidency documentary includes archival footage and contemporary interviews with politicians, campaign staff and journalists of the era.
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