In the latest Quinnipac poll, first-time Iowa GOP caucusgoers have contributed to a 7-point lead by Donald Trump over Ted Cruz, and first-time Democratic caucusgoers boosted Bernie Sanders, with the Vermont senator holding a 3-point lead over Hillary Clinton, 49 to 46 percent, reports The Hill.

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