Democratic race tightens in Iowa

Published January 18, 2004

DES MOINES, Jan 17: Democrat John Kerry slipped and Howard Dean gained ground in Iowa in a tightening four-way presidential race ahead of Monday's state caucuses, according to a poll released on Saturday.

Mr Kerry held a slim lead over Mr Dean, 22.6 per cent to 22.1 per cent, in the latest three-day tracking poll, with Gephardt in third place at 19.1 percent and Mr Edwards moving up to 17.9 percent.

Mr Dean gained three percentage points in one day while Mr Kerry dropped by more than one point.

Mr Edwards also picked up another percentage point to draw within easy range of the leaders.-Reuters

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