Clintion and Obama.
2007-12-19 05:55:46 · 6 answers · asked by Vlad 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
For Obama it is very important. If he does not win in Iowa he will probably not win anywhere, but if he does win in Iowa he has a very good chance at winning in a good many places (even a decent chance at the nomination).
After the first few primaries (and in this case a caucus) people take a very close look at the frontrunners. Most have not made firm committments as yet. Hillary is not liked even by most Democrats (not liked personally)...so they would prefer someone else...they simply think she is the most electable. So if Obama proves that wrong....
Hillary wants to stop him from doing that of course (if she cant win Iowa she will be trying to see if she manuever to help Edwards somehow...wait and watch).
2007-12-19 06:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are really no reasons..other than the fact that this will be the first state to hold the caucus. Some ppl think or would like to think that the numbers in Iowa will reflect on the national poll...which is not true.
2007-12-19 14:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by MrEntrepreneur 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's funny and a little alarming that so much rides on a completely non-binding vote. I think it may be time for the caucus to go away and just go right to the Primaries.
2007-12-19 14:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more of the marketing than either side & the candidates have to submit to the media cause that's what the people are stuck on...another reason for the electorial college
2007-12-19 14:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the caucuses are coming up on Jan 3.
2007-12-19 13:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sets a tone for the rest of the nomination.
2007-12-19 14:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by Ch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋