In population, Iowa ranks no. 30 out of the 50 states -- so why is it such a big deal for political candidates to win there?
Is it because Iowa voters' habits reflect those of the country as a whole? Or have candidates who have won there often gone on to win the general election? Or some other reason?
2007-06-08 05:57:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Iowa is in the so called heartland of America. Somehow that is supposed to be the place where mom, apple pie, hot dogs, and Chevrolet are the strongest. They also have the first of the caucus/primaries. It is seen as a bell weather of what people are thinking. South Carolina is second and then we get to Super Tuesday when several states have caucuses and primaries. I don't take much from the first two but if a candidate hasn't garnered much support (top two positions) by the end of Super Tuesday they should drop their bid for the presidency because the Juggernaut is moving and not in their direction.
2007-06-08 06:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iowa holds a caucus, not a primary. And it isn't always a "big deal." The state has not always picked the person who ends up being the nominee.
But Iowa does go first, and being a relatively small state, it is one in which "retail politics" still matters a lot. ("Retail politics" means that many voters have actually met in person a presidential candidate or have at least listened to candidates speak at some kind of small meeting.) And it has usually been the case that candidates who come in last place in Iowa decide to drop out of the race. So Iowa helps to "narrow the field" a little bit.
2007-06-08 06:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because Iowa voters' habits reflect those of the country as a whole?
AND candidates who have won there often gone on to win the general election.
the saying goes How Iowa goes, so goes the Nation
2007-06-08 06:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush and Obama gained Iowa. It extremely thins out the sector. Whoever interior the ideal 4 continues to be solid, as long as they have enterprise in different states. If Bachmann and Perry are lifeless final in Iowa, Their achieved. Going into NH there will be no comeback. In NH if Romney wins, Paul 2d, Gingrich third, Huntsman 4th, Santorum 5th.. Santorum and Huntsman are achieved. they could stay interior the race, yet they're going to by no potential win a single state. Then after that it may be enterprise, enterprise, enterprise. Who has marketing campaign headquarters working for great Tuesday? Romney/Paul. So Gingrich could carry on for a rapid mutually as, yet he lacks enterprise..
2016-10-09 12:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iowa is a small state and it lets unkwown candidates succeed. Plus, it gives other candidates momentum, i.e. John Kerry last year.
2007-06-08 06:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. It is not even a primary, its a caucus where the candidate can directly influence the few people who actually vote in it.
2007-06-08 06:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont care - my family lives there and many of them want Hillary for pres.
2007-06-08 06:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
To try and keep itself relevant.
2007-06-08 06:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by Peace Maker 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It HAS to have it's primary first.
2007-06-08 06:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by ck4829 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋