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Why Iowa Goes First

Iowa goes first because of the Democrats; it stays first because of...

Jeff Angelo, Neighbor
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The official date for the Iowa Caucus is January 3rd. Conservative blog Hot Air reports this and then follows with the obligatory "why-does-Iowa-get-to-go-first-it-is-so-small-and-mule-headed" whine.

Iowa goes first because of a fluke in the Democratic calendar in 1972. It remains first .

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