5. "RE: why do Iowa or New Hampshire results matter?" In response to In response to 0
>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.