Iowa has long been first in the nation when it comes to presidential election caucuses, compelling candidates from both sides to flood the state every four years with glad-handing and promises of continued wealth, and lawmakers in the Hawkeye State intend to keep it that way.

Gov. Terry Branstad said this week he’s “comfortable” GOP nominee Donald Trump would help Iowa maintain its coveted status as first-in-the-nation, but he has his doubts about whether Hillary Clinton would do the same.

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