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An app-polling delay: Iowa’s caucus chaos

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Chaos at the Iowa Caucus

This chapter explores the early success and subsequent chaos of the Iowa caucus, where communication failures and a malfunctioning app led to confusion in reporting results. It examines how these challenges affected candidates, their speeches, and the overall perception of the Democratic party amidst uncertainty. The chapter also reflects on Iowa's historical role in shaping presidential primaries and the implications of its demographic discrepancies.

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