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Iowa and the other early primary states don’t decide who is going to be president. We decide who is not going to be president.

Gary Lipschutz, 76, who has participated in the Iowa caucuses since 1966.

Gary Lipschutz, 76, who has participated in the Iowa caucuses since 1966.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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