Iowa caucuses in jeopardy despite efforts from Iowa politicos – The Daily Iowan
This article follows the reactions of Iowan politicians and citizens as they confront the democratic national committee’s effort to remove the Caucus from the list of primary events during the nomination process. The Iowa Democratic Party chair addresses the concerns expressed by the DNC and provides alternative solutions to ensure Iowa remains first on the list.
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SNL: Bernie fixes Iowa caucus at deli counter | USA TODAY – YouTube
This clip provides a little comic relief to the democratic nomination process. USA Today breaks down an SNL clip where comedians representing democratic candidates during a debate express how they really feel about the Iowa Caucus. While the skit may exaggerate certain aspects of the debate it does acknowledge the democratic party’s displeasure with the Iowa caucus as the first event during the nomination process.
Prefer clip: 0:40-1:00
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This document provides an extensive look at the rules and guidelines for democratic candidates. I recommend you refer to articles 1 and 2 for an explanation of how Democrats are expected to conduct themselves as a representative of their party when in office.
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Here is an article that explains the big deal behind Super Tuesday, how it works, and why it is so important.
If you are interested in better understanding the various nomination events that take place throughout the election process this article differentiates between caucuses and primaries as well as examines the evolution of the presidential election process as it has become one most “complex, lengthy, and expensive in the world”
The U.S. Presidential Nominating Process | Council on Foreign Relations (cfr.org)
