Who in media horde will confess, "The Iowa caucuses don't make a bit of difference unless you care about white folks' preferences!"

Data source:  U.S. Census State and County QuickFacts

Think the field is crowded? The media horde is about to land. (Des Moines Register, 9/21/2016)

The scramble for temporary work space and broadcast locations started months ago, playing out like a game of musical chairs. It may not be as contentious as the presidential race itself — but close, with media bigwigs squeezing into space as tight as the now-famous seating charts at 801 Chophouse.

Past white folks' top preferences:

• Rick Santorum finished in 1st place in the 2012 Iowa Republican caucuses.
• Mike Huckabee finished in 1st place in the 2008 Iowa Republican caucuses.

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The insignificance of the Iowa Caucus.  (3/7/2015)