“Despite problems elsewhere, Minnesota Republicans remain happy with caucuses”
MinnPost reports.
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“So why do we have a process that excludes soldiers and transfers power to party insiders when we could have one that includes everyone and forces the party insiders to be accountable?”
Soren Dayton on why it is time to kill the caucus.
“How Serious Is The Democratic Crossover Vote Threat In Michigan?”
TPM explores.
“Conventional Wisdom: Republicans are growing worried that they are headed to a ‘brokered convention’ in Tampa. It’s unlikely—but there is still plenty to worry about.”
John Dickerson writes at Slate.
“The Secretary of State wholeheartedly supports Iowa’s current caucus process and intends to do everything he can to preserve it”
Don’t expect the Iowa caucus to fade away any time soon, via Electionline Weekly.
“Michigan Democratic Party encourages crossover voting in GOP presidential primary”
The Fix: “Operation Chaos in Michigan? Again? The Michigan Democratic Party sent an e-mail to supporters Wednesday encouraging them to take part in the state’s Republican presidential primary on Tuesday.”
Ralston on Nevada Caucus: It Makes Keystone Cops look like the Mossad
Jon Ralson (the person to read on Nevada politics) on what really happened in the GOP caucus: “Whatever you have heard, whatever you have read about the GOP caucus disaster, it was worse. I come to that conclusion after talking… Continue reading
“In Maine, a County Votes, Ron Paul Wins, but Not by Enough to Overtake Romney”
The latest.
“Maine GOP: [Caucus] Results went to spam”
Politico reports. Truly the Keystone Kops Kaucuses.
“A time to kill (the caucus)”
“Maine GOP recounting caucus votes”
The latest. More reason to Kill the Caucus.
“Super PACs Play Growing Role in Congressional Races”
Real Clear Politics reports.
Election Law History: Caucuses Have Been Bad for a Long Time
In response to my “Kill the Caucuses! piece at Slate today, a reader sends along a link to Iowa caucuses blunder recalls close Gephardt-Simon ’88 contest.
On the night of Feb. 8, 1988, Gephardt was reported to be the… Continue reading
“The Brokered Convention Nightmare: Can the GOP Match the Democrats’ Historic Ineptitude in Choosing Presidential Candidates?”
Joshua Spivak explores.