2007-08-05 11:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by Josh S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Because Iowa has the first caucus of the Presidential election cycle. The winner of Iowa does not go on to win the Presidential nomination for their party always, but it has made and broke candidates. The best example of a candidate it broke was Howard Dean.
2007-08-05 11:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the first time that the two major parties do a state-wide poll that they really care about -- so it sets the momentum for who is likely to get the party nomination.
Note that in reality, a party nomination has no more legal meaning than being endorsed by the NRA or the Sierra Club -- it's just a private group saying which candidate they like.
The two dominant parties have just rigged the system and brainwashed everyone into thinking they are something special.
2007-08-05 18:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iowa's caucuses are important because they are the first to be held in the nation during each Presidential election cycle. They are the candidates' first opportunity to gauge their level of approval or popularity among voters.
2007-08-05 18:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by binreddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this is unfair. Caucases should be held on the same day in every state in my opinion.
2007-08-05 18:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by Penny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋