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Our Presidential Primary System is An Accident

FiveThirtyEight Politics

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Introduction

Exploring the arbitrary nature of the current primary system in the US, this chapter takes a closer look at the Iowa caucuses, the role of Iowa in shaping candidates' image, and the influence of the primary system on the final choice of candidates in the general election.

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