VIDEO: The Iowa Caucuses, Explained
This animation takes a look at the Hawkeye State and its role in the presidential election, explaining the small and intimate voting process of a caucus and how it differs from the more common primary.What are the Iowa caucuses, and why do they matter?
This video animation from The Guardian takes a look at the Hawkeye State and its role in the presidential election, explaining the small and intimate voting process of a caucus and how it differs from the more common primary.
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