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Remembering Jimmy Carter and his Iowa caucuses influence

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  Jimmy Carter is credited with putting Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses on the map, a piece of his legacy being remembered following his death Sunday. Catch up quick: Carter, 100, was the longest-living former president in U.

The article from MSN discusses former President Jimmy Carter's significant influence on the Iowa caucuses. It highlights how Carter, then a relatively unknown Georgia governor, utilized the Iowa caucuses in 1976 to propel his presidential campaign forward. His strategy involved grassroots campaigning, where he and his wife Rosalynn traveled extensively across Iowa, engaging directly with voters. This approach not only helped him win the Iowa caucuses but also set a precedent for future candidates on the importance of retail politics in Iowa. The piece reflects on Carter's legacy, noting how his success in Iowa changed the dynamics of presidential primaries, emphasizing personal voter interaction and the state's role in the presidential nominating process. Additionally, it touches on Carter's broader impact on American politics, his post-presidency humanitarian work, and how his campaign tactics are still studied and emulated today.

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