Given the clear importance of early wins in presidential campaigns , it seems patently nuts to abide a primary and caucus schedule that begins with a population whose interests in ethanol subsidies would appear to rival their concerns for national defense . William Howell says now that first caucus over , we should thank patient voters of Iowa . He says some might pick a bigger , diverse , representative state for first caucus . But he says Iowa allows candidates equal time , no matter their campaign coffers . Howell : In Iowa , candidates make their way up close , impossible in populous states .
William Howell says now that first caucus over , we should thank patient voters of Iowa . He says some might pick a bigger , diverse , representative state for first caucus . But he says Iowa allows candidates equal time , no matter their campaign coffers . Howell : In Iowa , candidates make their way up close , impossible in populous states .