Monday, February 1, 2016

From Bloomberg: RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE The Secret Science of Winning the Iowa Caucuses

In order to participate effectively in the Iowa Caucuses, one has to know what to do. Here's a look at how people learn what that is.

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On caucus night, turning out the most voters is only the first step. The ultimate trophies are delegates—party members who are elected by each caucus to represent their neighbors at county conventions later in the year. Some of those delegates will become the party faithful who will vote for the next Republican nominee at the national convention. That process begins at the caucuses, where winning delegates can be a whole other game, requiring a long night of political maneuvering and strategic execution.