1.   And the same is true of Iowans when they contend that their state should always hold the first presidential caucuses.

2.   Any registered voter can participate, with the only consequence being that voters cannot also participate in the Democratic presidential caucuses next month.

3.   BOTH SIDES ENDORSE BUSH IN LOUISIANA Whatever date Louisiana Republicans finally choose for their presidential caucuses next spring, maybe they should let Democrats join once the caucusing starts.

4.   Ah, the incredible clout of the Iowa presidential caucus.

5.   Even more attention was lavished on the delegates from Iowa, which traditionally holds the first presidential caucuses.

6.   He is presiding over the state that traditionally holds the first presidential caucuses.

7.   Iowa is slated to hold the first presidential caucus next year and is considered a major initial test for a candidate.

8.   Iowa holds its presidential caucus before the New Hampshire primary.

9.   Iowa is likely to be the first state to hold a presidential nominating caucuses next year.

10.   Kerry also is making plans for a January visit to Iowa, which holds the first presidential caucus.