Question: Why do early primaries and caucuses have an influence greater than the number of delegates from those states? Group of answer choices The results are seen by the news media as conveying important information about the chances a candidate has of winning the nomination. The results are seen by citizens as conveying important information about the chances a candidate has of winning the nomination. Why do early primaries and caucuses have an influence greater than the number of delegates from those states? Early races serve to winnow the field of candidates; candidates who lose early races are compelled to drop out.