So, in a slight nod to the fact that caucuses inherently suppress turnout and are inaccessible, Iowa added “satellite caucuses” for people who couldn’t make the designated evening time.
Now, bear in mind, Iowa covers 56,000 square miles.
The satellites favored the denser parts.
Now, bear in mind, Iowa covers 56,000 square miles.
The satellites favored the denser parts.
The one outstanding satellite will count for either 5 or 11 “state delegate equivalents”.
The deciding factor?
Whether the attendance was 600 or 601 people.
If it was 600 or less, it counts for five. It was 601 or more, it counts for eleven.
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The deciding factor?
Whether the attendance was 600 or 601 people.
If it was 600 or less, it counts for five. It was 601 or more, it counts for eleven.
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Iowa maintains a caucus for one reason:
It allows them to remain the first contest in the nation.
New Hampshire is the first primary. Iowa is the first caucus.
Without a caucus, Iowa wouldn’t be allowed to go first.
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It allows them to remain the first contest in the nation.
New Hampshire is the first primary. Iowa is the first caucus.
Without a caucus, Iowa wouldn’t be allowed to go first.
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So, we pour months and months of energy and millions of dollars into a lily-white state using an election system specifically designed to be fucked up six ways to Sunday solely to keep its place on the calendar.
This has to be the last time we allow caucuses and prioritize Iowa.
This has to be the last time we allow caucuses and prioritize Iowa.
