How Does the Iowa Caucus Work?

The first election 2016 primary is in Iowa on Feb. 1. It's an important step for deciding the Democratic and Republican parties' nominees -- and a monumental early predictor.

But exactly how does the Iowa caucus work?

You see, many voters think the primaries are just a simple one-step process. Not true! The electoral process is much more involved, especially in Iowa.

In fact, Iowa's caucus is set up differently than most other presidential primaries, so it's important to know its distinctions. Money Morning Associate Editor Cameron Saucier explains everything you need to know about how the Iowa caucus works...


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