Democrats may soon shake up primary calendar: Why it matters and who could replace Iowa
Many Democrats believe the current nominating schedule of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada then South Carolina does not accurately represent the makeup of the party's voters The 2024 presidential race is still two years away but a major change to Democrats' long-term primary process -- affecting which candidates run and which states get first crack at voting on their chances -- could come any day now. Some party members are just waiting for their current leader, Joe Biden, to weigh in himself. For months, members of the Democratic National Committee's group focused on rules and bylaws have been meeting in an effort to refresh the order of states in the party's presidential nominating contest. Many Democrats believe the current starting schedule of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and then South Carolina does not accurately represent the makeup of the party's voters and, as such, shuts out candidates who might ultimately do better nationwide. These critics cite Biden'...