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Whither, Iowa? Dems Consider Shaking Up Primary Season

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Iowa's Primacy Under Scrutiny

This chapter examines the increasing criticism of Iowa's first-in-the-nation status in the presidential primary process due to its lack of demographic diversity. It discusses the Democratic National Committee's push for states with primaries and highlights the potential shift towards states like South Carolina and Nevada as early primary contenders. The conversation also explores the ongoing debate between Iowa and New Hampshire over primary scheduling and the logistical challenges posed by these traditions.

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