The 2004 Democratic Primaries: A Dramatic Journey

Welcome to the intense journey of the 2004 Democratic Primaries, where ambition collided with chaos and a

single scream became the soundtrack of a campaign. Let’s dive into the drama that unfolded,

starting with the first stop: the Iowa Caucuses. It was January 19, 2004,

and the stakes were sky-high. The atmosphere was electric. John Kerry emerged

as the unexpected frontrunner with 1,128 state delegate equivalents, capturing about

37.6% of the vote. Right behind him was John Edwards, who secured 31.8%. Howard Dean,

once the darling of the polls, sank to third with just 18%. And then there was

Dick Gephardt, who barely made a ripple at 10.6%. The aftermath? Gephardt withdrew