Summary of Whither, Iowa? Dems Consider Shaking Up Primary Season | NPR Politics

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The Democratic National Committee is considering moving the first primary state away from Iowa in an attempt to reduce the amount of white dominance in the early primary process. President Biden has urged them to choose South Carolina as the new first state. While this decision is still up for debate, it's clear that Iowa's days as the front-runner are numbered.

• 00:00:00 In an attempt to reduce the amount of white dominance in the early primary process, the Democratic National Committee is considering moving away from Iowa. President Biden has urged them to choose South Carolina as the new first state. While this decision is still up for debate, it's clear that Iowa's days as the front-runner are numbered.
• 00:05:00 In the next episode of NPR politics podcast, Sue Davis interviews Barbara Ives, the Iowa secretary of state, about the potential consequences of the state deciding to hold its primary first. Davis asks Ives about the rules and bylaws committee's vote on an early slate of states and the DNC's recommendation. Additionally, Biden's letter to the DNC outlining principles for who should be selected first is discussed.
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