This is how Iowa Democrats caucus, in Lego form
After months of campaigning, the start of the 2016 primary season is finally upon us. At 7 p.m. CT, Iowa will kick it off. But Iowans don't vote, they caucus. The Republicans have a secret ballot system, but the Democrats in Iowa do something a little more elaborate.
Not sure how it all works? Vermont Public Radio made a handy video spelling it out — with Lego.
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