Forget Iowa — let's switch to a one-day national primary
by Michael Abramson
| February 18, 2020 12:00 AM
The delays and potential errors in the results of the Iowa Democratic caucus should cause Americans of both parties to reconsider how the country selects its nominees.
The current system of primaries and caucuses staggered over several months has three primary flaws. A new method of selecting nominees would be beneficial for the country.
First, states that vote early in the process (especially Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada) unfairly carry greater weight in the selection of the nominee than other states. Winners in early states typically receive increased contributions and media attention, both of which are critical for the long nomination process. Losing candidates in these states typically drop out of the race due to financial difficulties and a perceived lack of momentum and voter interest. These early states, therefore, can decrease and shape the pool of candidates from which the rest of the country chooses.
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