CLEAN : Bernie Sanders claims victory in Iowa caucus popular initial vote

The transcript discusses the election results with 97% of precincts reporting, highlighting a lead of 6000 votes in the initial count. It emphasizes the significance of this lead by comparing it to the nearest opponent and concludes by defining this lead as a victory, particularly in the context of northern New England.

Who was the nearest opponent mentioned in the context of the election?

• The candidate from the opposite party

• The second-place candidate

• The incumbent

• Not specified

What do people in northern New England call a situation where more people come out to support a candidate?

• A loss

• A tie

• A victory

• A failure