William Howell says now that Iowa caucus over , we should thank patient people of Iowa . He says some might pick a bigger , diverse , representative state for first caucus . To generate momentum in these states , presidential candidates must speak directly to actual voters in these small states . But he thinks it's important to have the largest possible number of voters in order to get an accurate representation of how they feel about candidates and issues. Howell : In Iowa , candidates make their case up close , impossible in populous states .
William Howell says now that Iowa caucus over , we should thank patient people of Iowa . He says some might pick a bigger , diverse , representative state for first caucus . But he thinks it's important to have the largest possible number of voters in order to get an accurate representation of how they feel about candidates and issues. Howell : In Iowa , candidates make their case up close , impossible in populous states .