'It's bipartisan,' Joni Ernst said. 'Iowa launched Barack Obama a number of years ago.'
"What we have seen is the involvement of some new technology that has failed quite badly," Ernst said."But again, the Iowa caucus system—politicians coming out and really interacting face to face with voters—[is a] very important part of the process and narrowing down who that candidate should be."
Iowa has an outsized role in presidential elections due to its first-in-the-nation status when it comes to showing concrete support for contenders seeking both parties' nominations. As Ernst noted, former President Obama outperformed in Iowa in 2008, helping him build significant momentum during the following primaries and caucuses. This was seen as key to helping him secure the Democratic nomination.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Iowa Caucus Day: A 2020 Iowa debate timeline and how we got hereFrom the presidential announcements and fundraising reports, to the debates, conflicts and departures, here's a look at the key events that have helped define and shape the contest heading into the Iowa caucuses.
Read more »
Iowa Caucuses - Iowa Caucus Results Delayed 'Due to Quality Checks'Some initial results from the caucuses were expected to be released by now, but Iowa Democratic Party spokeswoman Mandy McClure says that's going to be delayed 'due to quality checks' IowaCaucuses
Read more »
The Iowa caucuses' biggest loser is the Iowa caucusesWhile we wait to see who the big winners and losers were, there can be no doubt that the Iowa caucuses themselves have suffered the most significant defeat.
Read more »
Trump wins the Iowa Republican caucuses, CNN projectsVoters are set to settle a tight four-person contest as Iowa becomes the first state to vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Follow here for live updates and results.
Read more »
I'm an Iowa Evangelical and a registered Republican—and I won't vote for Trump again | OpinionI hoped that once in office he would rise to the occasion and become more presidential. But that didn't happen.
Read more »
News Brief: Iowa Caucuses, Impeachment Trial, CoronavirusMonday's Iowa caucuses kick off the 2020 presidential primary season. The impeachment trial of President Trump is nearing its end. And, there are now 11 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Read more »