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2016 Postmortem

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6. Obama Won Iowa both times

Wed Dec 21, 2016, 08:49 PM

Dec 2016

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Do we need to replace Iowa as the first in the nation during primary season? [View all] LonePirate Dec 2016 OP

"We" can't do it. States pick their own schedules. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #1

We can apply the FL/MI punishment from 2008 when they jumped the gun. LonePirate Dec 2016 #3

In a perfect world, yes. Also New Hampshire should take a backseat. Va Lefty Dec 2016 #2

But only a celebrity engaging in buffoonery can rely on free media. Garrett78 Dec 2016 #16

Obama Won Iowa both times JI7 Dec 2016 #6

with all the money and publicity Iowa gets from the situation rurallib Dec 2016 #7

I think it should be a different state each primary season. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #9

I agree. SharonClark Dec 2016 #19

I don't think any single state should have so much influence. Garrett78 Dec 2016 #10

YES YES YES YES beaglelover Dec 2016 #11

I'd be OK with that too. beaglelover Dec 2016 #13

I would like to see two primaries sarisataka Dec 2016 #17

During the primary, I suggested having 2 rounds of primaries. Garrett78 Dec 2016 #18