Forty-four percent of likely Democratic caucusgoers in Iowa favor switching to a primary, according to a new CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll.
The Iowans also back eliminating the caucus system even if it risks Iowa's status as the first contest in the nominating season, CNN reported.
Forty-two percent said they want to continue the caucus system.
The results break down like this:
- 64% of liberals favor a primary, compared to 30% who want the caucus.
- 38% of moderates back a primary, while 52% prefer a caucus.
- 37% of those over the age of 55 favor a primary, compared to 47% who prefer a caucus.
- 53% under the age of 35 prefer a primary, compared to 36% who favor a caucus.
The poll, conducted Sept. 14-18, surveyed 602 likely Democratic caucusgoers. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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