Iowa is mandatory but I really wish we could change NH. Back in the day I guess they were a purple but lately they have changed to blue. I would think Arkansas or North Carolina would be better if they want a “purplish” state to go second. I don’t know the rules but it seems like we have Iowa as law so has to be first, then a purple state and then deep red South Carolina. Not sure what laws govern that but at least the second state needs to change some.
The corrupted 'open primary' in Red Hampshire actively encourages cross-over votes from Democrats whose goal is to elect the worst possible GOP candidate. Who do the dems want to run against? Just watch Red Hampshire.