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Iowa Democratic Party Chair Calls for Independent Investigation Into Chaotic Caucuses

The Iowa Democratic Party chairman called for an independent probe into the recent caucuses in Iowa,..

The Iowa Democratic Party chairman called for an independent probe into the recent caucuses in Iowa, which have been plagued by technological and reporting issues.

Troy Price, the chairman of the party, or IDP, said that 100 percent of the results were reported, but the party is still working on ensuring the results were accurate.

Even when the results are finalized, “an independent investigation of what happened is necessary,” Price said in a statement Friday night, just hours before the Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire.

“We will be undergoing an independent, forensic review,” Price added to reporters on Friday in Des Moines, according to the Associated Press. “What went right? What went wrong? Start to finish.”

Though 100 percent of the results were released, “due to delays in reporting and some inconsistencies in data, the IDP continues to be fully committed to ensuring the data reported matches the precinct records of result,” the party said in a statement.

Both South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 38, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) have declared victory in Iowa, and the muddied results have led to infighting in the party as voters seek a nominee to challenge President Donald Trump.

Prices call for a probe came after Tom Perez, the Democratic National Committee chairman, called for a recanvass of the state on Thursday. He later clarified his call, saying he only wanted a recanvass of precincts with reporting inconsistencies.

Price rebuffed Perezs call, saying it was up to campaigns to ask for a recanvass or recount, as outlined in the partys rules.

If a campaign did request a recanvass, the party would audit the paper records of the report, as provided by the precinct chairs and signed by representatives of presidential campaigns, Price said.

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This combination of Jan. 26, 2020, photos show at left, Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Jan. 26, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa; and at right Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo)

“This is the official record of the Iowa Democratic caucus, and we are committed to ensuring the results accurately reflect the preference of Iowans,” he said in a statement.

“While I fully acknowledge that the reporting circumstances on Monday night were unacceptable, we owe it to the thousands of Iowa Democratic volunteers and caucusgoers to remain focused on collecting and reviewing incoming rRead More – Source
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