Opinion: If Democrats are smart, they'll make Texas the new Iowa

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I would love to see this happen. Texas reflects the demographics of the Democratic Party far better than Iowa

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https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/opinions/texas-democrats-first-primary-state-rahman/index.html

The 2024 election will likely be the most important election in United States history. Democrats can ill afford to put resources into states that will not pay dividends in the next presidential election -- and beyond.

And that means they must pay special attention to where they hold their first primary. After the Democratic National Committee voted to essentially strip Iowa of its status as the first state to vote in the primary season, it established a new set of criteria for the first caucus or primary state. It must be a state that is demographically diverse, has a proven history of filtering strong winners and will be competitive in the next election cycle.

There is only one state in the entire country that fits those criteria -- Texas.

First, let's talk about diversity. The Lone Star State is home to the largest Black population in the country, the second-largest Latino population and the third-largest Asian American population. And yet, of the five most diverse states in the country, the only state that currently does not consistently vote for Democrats is Texas.

As the Latino vote becomes more important, Texas is the best state for the party to appeal to these voters.

Again, I would love to see Texas replace Iowa

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1. Texas Democrats letter formally notifying the DNC it plans to apply for early-state status in 2024

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