ABC’s Vega: A Socialist from Vermont ‘Putting a Serious Dent in the Clinton Armor’

‘This morning Senator Bernie Sanders not giving up’

STEPHANOPOULOS: “Let’s put that board back up again. It is hard to be any closer than this, look at that 50-50. The actual numbers are actually 49.9-49.5 right there. But the Iowa Democratic Party has declared Clinton the winner, the Clinton camp as well, but Sanders did fight Clinton to a virtual draw and he’s got a big lead in New Hampshire. ABC’s Cecilia Vega has all the latest from Manchester right now. Good morning, Cecilia.”
VEGA: “George, good morning to you. There were cheers on the Clinton plane when it touched down here in New Hampshire not that long ago. That’s when staffers found out that the Iowa Democratic Party had declared her the winner. The big question right now, though, if Hillary Clinton is the winner in Iowa just how big of a win is it really? A Democratic socialist from Vermont putting a serious dent in the Clinton armor.”
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VEGA (voice-over): “It had all the hallmarks of a victory speech.”
CLINTON: “Wow. What a night. An unbelievable night.”
VEGA (voice-over): “The only thing missing the word ‘victory.’”
CLINTON: “As I stand here tonight, breathing a big sigh of relief, thank you, Iowa.” (Cheering and Applause)
VEGA (voice-over): “While the Democratic winners still too close to call, Hillary Clinton took to the stage in Iowa, her family by her side. But overnight her campaign going all the way declaring an outright win saying in a statement, ‘after thorough reporting and analysis of results, there is no uncertainty and Secretary Clinton has clearly won the most national and state delegates.’ But that race so tight in some precincts a coin toss broke the tie. Clinton winning at least three, her supporters cheering.” 
UNKNOWN FEMALE: “Yes! Yes!” (Cheering and Applause)
VEGA (voice-over): “This morning, Senator Bernie Sanders not giving up.”
SANDERS: “And tonight while the results are still not known, it looks like we are in a virtual tie.” (Cheering and Applause)
VEGA (voice-over): “Sanders’ campaign claiming victory too, touting how far he’s come since launching his bid.”
SANDERS: “What Iowa has begun tonight is a political revolution.” (Cheering and Applause)
VEGA (voice-over): “On his flight overnight into New Hampshire where polls show the Vermont senator has a strong lead, Sanders sounding confident as he heads into this next battle in his own backyard.”
SANDERS: “And I think tonight shows the American people that this is a campaign that can win.”
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