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Democratic Primaries

jdl123

(21 posts)

3. Iowa

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 03:47 PM

Feb 2020

Why is the Iowa caucus so important?? I'm sure Iowa is a great state, great people. Iowa is only one of 50 states. If a candidate does great in Iowa, then they tell their donors, hey look, I did great, send more money. Is that the only reason? I realize I don't know much about politics? If I'm a candidate, I don't hang my hat on Iowa. I guess I'm missing the point?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Would you be shocked if Mayor Pete won the Iowa caucus? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2020 OP

Iowa is a crap shoot. Squinch Feb 2020 #1

The polls are all over the place, so it could be up for grabs. Mike 03 Feb 2020 #2

Iowa jdl123 Feb 2020 #3

There is a "crowning" effect in the media around early primaries. Qutzupalotl Feb 2020 #9

I would squirecam Feb 2020 #4

He was first at one point. Scurrilous Feb 2020 #5

Yes squirecam Feb 2020 #6

that is so untrue LeftTurn3623 Feb 2020 #8

I support Amy because she would make the best president squirecam Feb 2020 #11

I would be delighted. Qutzupalotl Feb 2020 #7

I was talking to people in Ottumwa, Iowa last Saturday booley Feb 2020 #10