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3. Changing the order of the primaries is the only way to change the media narrative

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 01:18 PM

Aug 27

As well as the “conventional wisdom “ of the consultant class.

The only reason the Iowa caucuses have any meaning whatsoever regarding a Dem candidate’s odds of winning the nomination is because they come first, and both the media and the candidates pour a ton of money and attention into making them important in crafting a narrative.

Whichever state that comes first- Iowa, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Illinois, Mississippi…Will be viewed by the media, candidates and the consultant class as critical to generating momentum and donor mojo.

I think it’s high time Dems picked states reflective of typical Dem constituencies to go first.

My suggestions:

(Any two of the following for the January 2028 primaries, the rest in February, perhaps on Super Tuesday)

Illinois
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Michigan
Washington
Oregon

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Democrats outline first steps as party considers 2028 calendar [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 27 OP

If IA and NH are no longer first, we will know change is afoot... Fiendish Thingy Aug 27 #1

If it were up to me, I'd just keep the traditional pre-2024 calendar - I think playing games with the order will just Midwestern Democrat Aug 27 #2

Changing the order of the primaries is the only way to change the media narrative Fiendish Thingy Aug 27 #3

Have to admit, I'm damned curious to see the results of these considerations Torchlight Aug 27 #4