What Is The Explanation of Iowa Voting First?
- 4 years ago
The state's caucus is always the
first major contest of the
U.S. presidential primary season.
Based off its demographics,
some critics claim another
state should have it.
In a 'Slate' discussion, journalist John Dickerson says Iowa being first is simply political tradition.
"It goes back to local parties and their traditions. If you’re running for office, and you think you’ve got a chance in Iowa, you suck up to the party, and you want Iowa to be the first", John Dickerson, via 'Slate'.
Back in 1972, Iowa
decided to start holding
its Democratic caucus first.
Four years later, it did the
same for Republicans.
Dickerson adds that candidates in the past have gotten the nomination while ignoring Iowa.
He also explains that voters can simply
not put too much stock in the state being first.
"People could just not put so much weight on Iowa. When somebody scores first in basketball, people don’t leave the stadium", John Dickerson, via 'Slate'
first major contest of the
U.S. presidential primary season.
Based off its demographics,
some critics claim another
state should have it.
In a 'Slate' discussion, journalist John Dickerson says Iowa being first is simply political tradition.
"It goes back to local parties and their traditions. If you’re running for office, and you think you’ve got a chance in Iowa, you suck up to the party, and you want Iowa to be the first", John Dickerson, via 'Slate'.
Back in 1972, Iowa
decided to start holding
its Democratic caucus first.
Four years later, it did the
same for Republicans.
Dickerson adds that candidates in the past have gotten the nomination while ignoring Iowa.
He also explains that voters can simply
not put too much stock in the state being first.
"People could just not put so much weight on Iowa. When somebody scores first in basketball, people don’t leave the stadium", John Dickerson, via 'Slate'