If the first primary of the election were held in a different state the impact on our election would be profound. Iowa is a bad choice. One..the caucus system discourage many from showing up..it is held at night and takes up a lot of time versus balloting. Two..for now corn and ethanol is a big issue...
Three..the ballot is not secret, but by show of hands.
Another state should be first and the GOP should lead the way to changing it.
Totally agree.
Playing the first two games of the season in 2012 +6 Obama states is a bad deal.
I never understand why Iowa and New Hampshire have outsized influence.
Where is it written that the GOP has to have a caucus in Iowa or a primary in New Hampshire, in order to choose convention delegates? There’s no law that says we have to choose convention delegates at that time, in that manner.
I understand things evolved this way, but just saying, if this system of a handful of small early states choosing the nominee isn’t working, then change it.
There is no reason that the GOP or any party has to be bound by the results in Iowa and New Hampshire. They could pull out and not even participate in the Primary and caucus system.