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Today, the state of Iowa reasserts its outsize importance in American politics with the official start of the presidential primary season, the Iowa caucus. For the huge amount of attention the Iowa caucus draws, there’s also a ton of confusion about what exactly happens during it. Republicans gather and cast secret ballots, but Democrats get together and do…what? Whether you’re in need of a quick refresher or new to the game, let this brilliant video produced by the folks at Vermont Public Radio outline what’s taking place today when the Democratic Party holds their caucuses.
For more of an in-depth look at Iowa and beyond, check out our up-to-the-minute political coverage here.
