History of the Iowa Caucuses

: Kathie Obradovich, talked about the history of the Iowa caucuses and how Iowa became so important to the U.S. presidential election process.

Kathie Obradovich, talked about the history of the Iowa caucuses and how Iowa became so important to the U.S. presidential election process.

What is a caucus?
Why did the Iowa caucuses become prominent in the election process?
How did the Iowa caucuses become the nation's first nominating contest in 1972?
Explain why Iowa has increased in significance in the election process since 1976.
Explain the current role of the Iowa caucuses in the primary process.