it is important because it is the start of the presidential election. in other words it is the beginning to a new beginning. if you are voted to move on in the caucus the poll moves to New Hampshire this year(2012). this year the presidential candidates will be picked on Tuesday November 6th.
No, it is not. The Iowa Caucus awards delegates proportionally.
Iowa is the first caucus, which is held in January.
The first binding event, in which a candidate can secure convention delegates, is traditionally the Iowa caucus, usually held in late January or early February of the presidential election year.
Iowa holds the first presidential caucus in the United States, giving it significant media attention and influence on the nomination process. Candidates use the Iowa caucus as a momentum builder and a test of their campaign organization and appeal to voters. Winning or performing well in Iowa can set the tone for the rest of the primaries.
Approximately 121,503 people participated in the 2012 Iowa Caucus.
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The Republican Party assigns delegates proportionally during the Iowa Caucus.
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Iowa doesnt have a primary because it is usually the bigger states who have primaries, the smaller states usually get together to decide the states candidate, which is what a caucus is.
America's Election HQ - 2008 The Iowa Caucus was released on: USA: 3 January 2012
Larry King Live - 1985 Iowa Caucus was released on: USA: 3 January 2008