Iowa Republicans are attention whores.
I swear I think it is done on purpose so that they ensure millions of dollars flowing into the state economy every four years from every longshot running because they know they are going to toss the vote to whomever (which can be some guy at 2%), just to make themselves feel like they are keeping the race “interesting” when they are just f*cking up the whole process.
Works the same way in New Hampshire...NINE PERCENT meals and lodging tax...the more national media; the better! Show me the money!