They’re undecided Iowa voters about who to vote for in the upcoming Iowa Caucus that kicks off on Monday. They represent a cross-section of their community in age, race, gender and social economic standings. And they are sitting down with some Democratic candidates for a conversation on-camera from the studios at KCCI, the Hearst CBS affiliate in Des Moines. They ask their own questions. It’s personal, revealing, and to the point.
They’re Iowa voters undecided about who to vote for in the upcoming Iowa Caucus that kicks off on Monday.
They represent a cross-section of their community in age, race, gender and social economic standings. And they are sitting down with some Democratic candidates for a conversation on-camera from the studios at KCCI, the Hearst CBS affiliate in Des Moines.
They ask their own questions. It’s personal, revealing, and to the point.
What do they want to know from the candidates?
When they sat down with Joe Biden, they asked questions about health care, the black vote and immigration.
In addition to Biden, these undecided voters talk with Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, and businessman Tom Steyer.
It’s part of KCCI’s series of special broadcasts, extended coverage, and exclusive analysis that KCCI is providing Des Moines voters so they can make a more informed decision as they consider their vote.
“The development of KCCI’s caucus coverage was guided by what would give participants the tools they need in order to make their decisions,” said Allison Smith, KCCI’s news director.
“Just as Iowans take seriously their position as first-in-the-nation, KCCI understands the trust our viewers place in us to provide coverage that is fair and in-depth.”
On the eve of the Caucus, KCCI is expanding KCCI Close Up, the station’s weekly political program, with a special episode beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. It will feature the latest updates on the campaigns and expert analysis with special guest Major Garrett, CBS News chief Washington correspondent.
On Caucus Night, as the world’s eyes turn to Iowa, KCCI reporters will take viewers live inside several caucus sites and campaign rallies as they cover developments in tandem with a special in-studio panel of political experts.
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