New Iowa Caucus Rules Could Spark Clashing Claims of Victory
The changes reflect a hangover from the 2016 campaign that looms over Iowa Democrats.
- Published 16 January 2020
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa caucuses are never simple. Voters spend hours in high school gymnasiums or public libraries, starting their night by declaring support for their preferred presidential candidate. That’s followed by a feverish round of lobbying in which supporters of eliminated candidates are pressed to make a new pick by the evening’s end. This year, the caucuses could be even more chaotic. New rules that will be implemented for the Feb.…