Iowa Democrats were forced to toss the caucus. They'll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead
There has been a lot less fanfare for Democrats in Iowa picking their presidential nominee this year
By HANNAH FINGERHUT
Published - Mar 03, 2024, 01:20 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 03, 2024, 01:20 AM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — There's a lot less fanfare for Democrats in Iowa picking their presidential nominee this year, and it's not only because Democratic incumbent Joe Biden is in the White House.
The break with five decades of tradition follows chaos that mired the party in 2020 and the reshuffling of the Democrats' 2024 calendar to prioritize more diverse states. The fallout has disappointed Iowa party leaders and activists, with some feeling jilted by the national party.
Even more, it has left many worried about the deterioration of Democrats’ grassroots organizing and about the prospects for success in a state that has morphed from a purple toss-up into a Republican stronghold over the last decade.
