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47of74

(18,470 posts)
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 12:58 PM Feb 2018

Iowa Caucuses tonight

The Iowa Caucuses are being held this evening. Of course the national media doesn't care since it's not a Presidential election year one.

They're still on even with today's forecast. (I can see it snowing out pretty good right now).

The Iowa Caucuses will continue as planned this evening. We recognize the hardship that today's weather could cause for some caucus-goers to get to their caucus site this evening. However, after reviewing Iowa Code and our respective constitutions, there is no provision for us to postpone the caucuses due to weather.


Personally I don't think I'll be able to make it because of the weather. If the weather was even halfway decent hell yes I'd go. I like going to them even in off years and being with other Iowans who do not think fuck face is the Lord Jesus Christ Part 2 and who do not think that Steve King, Joni Ernst, Kim Reynolds, or Rod Blum are the greatest things since sliced bread.
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47of74

(18,470 posts)
2. I dont believe there is one.
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 01:21 PM
Feb 2018

This is more for choosing delegates for convention and approving planks.

rurallib

(63,207 posts)
5. There are caucuses in all election years
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 02:53 PM
Feb 2018

most people never hear about the non-presidential years.

Step one in the process of getting delegates for the state convention.
May be important this year if no candidate gets 35% in the primary for governor. If not, the the convention makes the selection.

rurallib

(63,207 posts)
6. Thank you for coming into our forum and insulting some fine democrats.
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 02:54 PM
Feb 2018

Please be sure to insult Minnesota tomorrow since they have their caucuses tomorrow night.

progressoid

(50,753 posts)
8. Ha!
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 09:43 AM
Feb 2018


I'll admit the caucus system is a bit antiquated, but at least we're doing something. I wonder how many critics are just keyboard warriors and don't get involved.

rurallib

(63,207 posts)
11. Sadly I did not go last night due to the snow
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 03:42 PM
Feb 2018

I felt guilty, but I was so freaking tired from shoveling that there was no way.

I really don't like the caucus system, but it is not up to me to change it.
The reason we have it is because New Hampshire refuses to ever step aside as the first primary. So we can be first only if we don't have a primary.

As I have said before there ought to be some kind of a rotating primary system where a group of ten or so states is first every 20 years or so. I have come to believe that anything that brings money into any state will never change.

I really thought the caucuses would be gone by now, just like I thought we'd have universal health care by 2010. Well, I will keep dreaming.

IADEMO2004

(5,885 posts)
13. You just close your eyes and think " What would Debi say?"
Wed Feb 7, 2018, 04:48 PM
Feb 2018

I still miss her fire and brimstone caucus defense. and most all of her other posts.

Bettie

(17,125 posts)
7. We actually had good turnout for an off year caucus
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 10:39 PM
Feb 2018

even with the snow.

Also had ten platform plank forms. That was pretty good.

Bettie

(17,125 posts)
10. I think that bodes well for
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 12:09 PM
Feb 2018

the primary and the election in Nov.

People want to be involved and they want to change what is happening.

IADEMO2004

(5,885 posts)
12. Same here. I don't remember a non presidential year caucus as large.
Wed Feb 7, 2018, 04:43 PM
Feb 2018

All hands on deck to make a wave happen.

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