Democratic caucusgoers in Iowa would rather have a nominee who can beat President Donald Trump in November’s general election than one who agrees with them on the issues, entrance polls showed.
About two-thirds — or 62 percent — said they were just looking for a winner, in response to polls conducted by the National Election Pool before the caucuses on Monday night.
And it took them a while to nail down their pick, with around a quarter saying they decided who to support in the last few days or on Monday.
When it did come to the issues, 41 percent said healthcare was at the top of their list when thinking about choosing a nominee.
About 60 percent supported replacing private insurance with a single government plan for all, known as the Medicare for All plan championed by Sens. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, and Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts.
Around 21 percent said climate change was the most important policy matter on their mind, trailed by income inequality and foreign policy.
It was the first time at the crucial caucuses for about 37 percent of respondents.
The poll, run through New Jersey-based firm Edison Research, was based on interviews with 1,512 Iowa Democrats as they headed into the caucuses.
With Post wires