>It always amazed me how Corey and Kamala didn’t make it to
>South Carolina. I get the political play of dipping in order
>to get a cabinet position but if I’m serious about becoming
>President I’m not dipping out until a state I think I can
>win tells me to sit my ass down.

Campaigns operate on fundraising and Kamala's financial predicament was in a dire situation limping into Iowa. She increased the number of paid staffers in the state from 65 to 131 and launched an "all in on Iowa" strategy. She essentially needed a top-three finish to continue the campaign forward.

A team that was already struggling to raise funds was completely doomed after the poor result.