Recently he's traveled to Iowa and other early caucus and primary states, speaking to the party faithful.

As a result of switching from a late presidential primary to an early caucus, Nevada has gained electoral prominence.

Nevadans have gained electoral prominence as a direct result of switching from a late presidential primary to an early caucus.

Also, a little-known candidate who does well in the early caucuses or primaries has a chance to attract financial support, and organise a strong campaign.

She seemed energized when she boarded the plane, heading to New Hampshire to continue her tour of the early caucus and primary states.

Iowa is also the home of the nation's earliest presidential caucus.

So he dismantled his flagging campaign here and condemned the early caucuses in "the small state of Iowa" as "madness."

At an early caucus in January, according to one participant, the Senators reached one easy consensus.

Conservative voters dominate the early caucuses and primaries.

The focus appeared intended to reinforce his credentials with Democratic activists and labor unions who could prove crucial in the early presidential nominating caucuses.