No recount in Iowa caucuses

DES MOINES -- No matter how close the final results in Iowa, there were no plans for a recount.

Doug Heye, a spokesman for the state GOP, said Tuesday the ballots were counted under the supervision of campaign representatives who certified the totals.

He said the numbers were double-checked when they were reported to state officials and there was no reason to check them again.

University of Iowa political scientist Tim Hagle said he can't imagine a candidate requesting a recount, because the caucus is a popularity contest that doesn't actually award delegates.

-- AP