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On Saturday, the last Iowa poll before the caucus was abruptly cancelled after concerns from a respondent. CNN Political Director David Chalian announced that the CNN and Des Moines Register poll would not be released out of an abundance of caution.

\"It was brought to CNN's attention earlier this evening someone questioned for the survey raised an issue the way their interview was conducted,\" he said. \"That means the results of the poll would have been compromised.\"

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PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks during a campaign event Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Waterloo, Iowa.
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According to The New York Times, the poll was scrapped after one respondent said Buttigieg's name wasn't included in a telephone poll.

Buttigieg told Stephanopoulos on Sunday, \"my understanding is that there was an issue was raised and they decided to -- to respond by withdrawing the release of the poll and I do think that at a moment like this where you got a president routinely attacking the press it's worth remembering the integrity, and the seriousness with which reporters and press take the work that they do and wanting to make absolutely sure that it's accurate and strong.\"

NEW: Pete Buttigieg responds to cancelled Iowa poll: \"I do think at a moment like this when you have a president routinely attacking the press, it's worth remembering the integrity and seriousness with which reporters and press take the work that they do.\" https://t.co/ThHuBjmLt3 pic.twitter.com/zUh3L1TrcO

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He also continued his jab at democratic rivals former Vice President Joe Biden and Sanders, calling for Iowa voters to turn the page on a new era of leadership.

\"If you want the candidate with the most time in D.C., of course I am not your choice,\" Buttigieg said.

\"Remember, every single time in the last half-century -- every single time that my party has won the White House -- it’s been with a candidate who was new to national politics, opening the door to a new generation focused on the future,\" he added.

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