Setback for Clinton as rival Sanders takes lead in Iowa and NH

January 13, 2016 01:37

US Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton suffered a major setback in her presidential campaign as her rival Bernie Sanders took lead in the latest opinion polls in two key primary States of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Winning in these two early primary states -- in less than a month from now is considered to be the key for an effective presidential campaign, but there has been past trends wherein candidates have won the Democratic Party's nominations even in setbacks in first few Sates.

In New Hampshire, Sanders, 74, leads Clinton, 69, by 14 points, according to latest poll released by Monmouth University.

However, as per realclearpolitics.com -- which aggregates all the recent major polls -- Sanders lead in New Hampshire is 4.3 points.

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