Why is the Iowa Caucuses so Important?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:20:15 -0400

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 18 at 2015 10:22 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:22:04 -0400

If I remember this is usually one of the swing states. Iowa is one of the states that would win the election to who ever wins this state.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Aug 18 at 2015 10:22 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:22:29 -0400

It is important because like New Hampshire, it makes the smaller states have a real role in the selection of the next president.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 18 at 2015 10:30 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:30:58 -0400

Another one I don't know what it means.... Caucuses.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 18 at 2015 10:32 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:32:33 -0400

Simply because it has been the first primary in the nation for many years SPC Andrew Griffin. Even though it is a small state in terms of population the Iowa Caucuses exerts undue influence because it attracts the majority if not all of serious Presidential candidates and their funding "arms" to the state where the have the "opportunity" to talk to interested and or bemused voters :-)

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 18 at 2015 11:15 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:15:40 -0400

I have been trying to figure this out since I started voting. LOL I've also been trying to figure out why we vote at all cause one can have more votes, yet the one with more electoral votes wins....I don't get it. Great Question!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Aug 18 at 2015 12:26 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:26:40 -0400

It's called the "Bandwagon" effect. Make a lot of noise early in the parade and get the suckers to follow. Distract them with shiny objects and sound bites. Inertia is a powerful force, difficult to overcome. However, it's been done. Remember Hillary's last run for President? It was within her grasp until an unknown took the Democratic nomination...

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Aug 18 at 2015 1:24 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:24:32 -0400

It's the official start of the weeding process.