Older Iowa Democrats will be a very strong force in a very important primary.

So far Hillary Clinton is the most popular candidate among the older influential voters.

Why?

Health care.

Health care seems to be the most pressing issue for the elderly.

Will Hillary win?

Seniors seem to be listening to all candidates and are willing to work through the process.

In other words, they are being open-minded, for now.

 The major point is the elderly do vote and those  smart candidates,whether they be Democrat or Republican,  who want  to win will be  courting  them.

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