CBS News Battleground Tracker: In Iowa, it's Sanders, Biden and a wild finish ahead
CBS News Battleground Tracker: In Iowa, it's Sanders, Biden and a wild finish ahead

CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling out of Iowa, just over a week until the caucus.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the available information, focusing on polling data related to the Iowa caucuses. The primary claim about Sanders, Biden, and a "wild finish" is supported by the title repetition across multiple sources. However, the lack of specific polling data within the provided snippets makes a complete assessment difficult, potentially indicating a slight bias through selective reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** The article discusses the Iowa caucuses and polling data.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by repeating the title and mentioning Anthony Salvanto breaking down polling data.
- Verification Source #3: Also supports this claim by repeating the title and mentioning Anthony Salvanto breaking down polling data.
- Verification Source #5: While not directly about Iowa, it discusses a close race and candidates campaigning, which is a related topic.
- Claim:** Sanders and Biden are key contenders in Iowa.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by including Sanders and Biden in the title.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim by including Sanders and Biden in the title.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions Joe Biden, indicating his involvement in politics.
- Claim:** There is a "wild finish" ahead in Iowa.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by including "wild finish ahead" in the title.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim by including "wild finish ahead" in the title.
- Claim:** Anthony Salvanto is the CBS News Elections and Surveys Director.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by stating Anthony Salvanto's title.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim by stating Anthony Salvanto's title.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1 and Verification Source #3: Both directly support the article's title and the involvement of Sanders and Biden, as well as the prediction of a "wild finish."
- Verification Source #4: Supports the general context of Joe Biden being a political figure.
- Verification Source #5: Provides context of a close race in a battleground state, which aligns with the "wild finish" claim, but doesn't specifically relate to Iowa.
- The provided snippets do not contain the actual polling data, which limits the ability to verify the accuracy of the analysis presented in the article. This lack of specific data could be seen as a form of selective reporting, potentially indicating a slight bias.