Why is Iowa Important?

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1. They have unearned "importance" only because they are the "first" (since 1920, 1916 respectively)

Iowa, because it is a caucus state which feeds unpredictability and the opportunity for MSM to do their constant "man on the street" polling/interviews and focus groups. NH is a primary state but comes on the heels of Iowa.

Yes, Iowa is overwhelmingly white, but I think it is nothing more than they are the FIRST and traditionally have held that oversized importance. The latter point only underscored when you look at their poor record of picking "winners"