A primary calendar revamp
Iowa was the first-in-the-nation presidential contest for over 50 years. Now, it could be completely inconsequential as other states rise to prominence.
The Democratic National Committee has advanced a primary calendar that looks drastically different from past years. South Carolina has taken the first-in-the-nation spot, Iowa is nowhere to be seen among the preliminary states, and New Mexico is making its debut in the early window.
Questions are swirling about who the new calendar will benefit. African American support will boost centrists while Nevada and New England could elevate progressives. The new calendar will certainly affect who wins the nomination.
