Dr. Jonathan Euchner, an Iowan and a political scientist at ΄σΟσ΄«Γ½, believes the caucus system in that state serves a valuable role.

β€œIt makes the winners of Iowa, Democrat and Republican, better presidents, because they actually have to meet real people,” he said. β€œI think Iowans take it pretty seriously. Those that show up ask good questions, and I think it’s a really nice vetting process.”

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