"The state of Iowa has spoken": Caucus winners from 2008, 2012 and 2016

As quoted by the candidate in Huckabee Wins Iowa's Republican Caucuses.  (Washington Post, 1/4/2008)

As quoted by the candidate's communications director in Santorum finished 34 votes ahead of Romney in new Iowa tally; votes from 8 precincts missing.  (Washington Post, 1/19/2012)

As quoted by the candidate in Cruz wins GOP caucuses, beating Trump.  (Des Moines Register, 2/1/2016)

Another afterword post:
Donald Trump's shocking loss in Iowa caucuses: Not so much.  (2/2/2016)