I am an avid news and politics fan, particularly of Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and more recently CNBC. As of late, however, the news has focused on one state in particular--Iowa. What's so important about a state that is landlocked, bordering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota? In all honesty I couldn't even think of what goes on in Iowa, except for possibly farming or manufacturing of some sort. This is where I am wrong, because during a presidential campaign year Iowa annually bursts onto the political news scene. Why? For the Iowa Caucus of course!
Here's the first question, what's a caucus? I am not a political science major, and I don't want to give false information so here's a link that can better explain the technical aspects of what occurs at a caucus, even just skimming through it I learned a lot more about caucuses than I had previously assumed.
So why is the Iowa caucus important? It is the first voter results that can potentially set the field for the future GOP nominee. All week political pundits have spoken about Romney, Gingrich, Paul, Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann, and who they predict will do well, and who will not do well. For those who do not do well in Iowa could signal the end of the campaign.
I personally am more interested in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primary races which are more closely structured to actual elections where voters simply cast a ballot for their nominee choice. Regardless, the 2012 election is one of, if not the most, important elections in history so get ready for a wild ride!
Best,
Theresa
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