TY - JOUR PY - 2017 TI - The Iowa Debacle JF - Hinckley Journal of Politics; Vol 10 (2009) KW - N2 - As the lead-off state in the nominating process, Iowa has come to occupy a very powerful position in American politics and in the nominating process of our presidential candidates. The huge resources, time, energy, and press coverage dedicated to this obscure state every four years deserves a critical analysis as to the necessity of having a single state hold this position year after year. Through this scrutiny, the limitations of having Iowa hold this position will be shown using standards for an effective democratic process. A system based on voter turnout is proposed as a possible solution to the dilemma. UR - https://epubs.utah.edu/index.php/HJP/article/view/3800