2016年美国大选拉开帷幕

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　　This year the Iowa caucuses³ drew many first-time caucus-goers.

　　John Clark is one of them. He says that he took the time to caucus in order to make his voice heard.

　　"I feel like it's part of being American as you get the chance to do this, you get the chance to say what you believe in, and have a voice and vote."

　　Thanking his supporters, Ted² Cruz relished⁴ in a major victory over Donald Trump⁵, the national poll leader.

　　2016年美国大选拉开帷幕

　　"Iowa has sent notice that the republican nominee⁶ in the next president of the United States will not be chosen by the media, will not be chosen by the Washington establishment, will not be chose by the lobbyists but will be chosen by the most incredible power for force where all sovereignty resides in our nation by we the people, the American people."

　　Trump is a controversial figure among Iowa voters.

　　"I think he can bring the rights to change the government back to the people."

　　"I can say I will not be supporting Trump. Our views just don't agree. I believe in equality and respect for all people and I don't think he does."

　　Despite a disappointing second place finish for the often bombastic⁷ real-estate mogul, Trump was gracious in conceding defeat.

　　"I am really honored. And I want to congratulate Ted and I want to congratulate all of the incredible candidates including Mike Huckabee."

　　Analysts⁸ say that Florida Senator Marco Rubio is likely to enjoy increased momentum⁹ going forward.

　　Rubio finished a solid third, just one percentage point behind Trump but well ahead of the rest of the GOP field.

　　Hillary Clinton endured a nail-biter of a night that finished in a virtual tie with Bernie Sanders.

　　Clinton says she will keep fighting on in her address to supporters.

　　"I want you to know I will keep doing what I have done my entire life. I will keep standing¹⁰ up for you. I will keep fighting for you. I will always work to achieve the America that I believe in where the promise of that dream that we hold out to our children and our grandchildren never fades but inspires generations to come. Join me, let's go win the nomination¹¹."

　　Although for many, tonight is just the beginning of a long slog to the two major parties national conventions in August, it also marks the end of the line for candidates who failed to gain traction¹².

　　Two contenders: Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, dropped out after poor showings today in Iowa.

　　For CRI, I'm Qi Zhi.

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