The US presidential primaries, explained

Why does the American system of choosing president start in Iowa? Before Americans vote for their next president in November, both major political parties must choose a candidate. This process is called the primary, and in 2020 it includes 64 different contests, held on 22 different days, over several months. And for some reason, it all starts in the Midwestern state of Iowa. So how did American political parties come up with this system? And is there a better way to do this? Read more from Li on Iowa’s future: https://www.vox.com/2020/2/3/21046546/presidential-primary-state-order-iowa-new-hampshire-south-carolina previous version of this video misidentified the states of Missouri and Arkansas. The error has been corrected. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news site that helps you cut through the noise and understand what really drives the events that make headlines. Visit http://www.vox.com Consult our complete video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Or our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts Follow Vox on Twitter: http:/ /goo .gl/XFrZ5H Or on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o

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