Iowa Caucus - Not Political
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That's a good question, Deb. I've been wondering that same thing for years.  |
| A caucus is a gathering of people with a shared interest in something.
In Iowa politics, the caucuses are made up of the separate Republican caucus and Democrat Caucus. I believe there are many many caucuses, delineated by some geographic consideration. They get together and discuss the candidates then they vote on which they'd like to see as the nominee for President. The process by which they do this is complicated and I think it's even non-binding in some cases. The whole thing is quite confusing. AP has some info on it: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hdwS ... gD8TSK6300 |
| Thanks, Ron. That was both informative and interesting, but I'm still not sure I completely understand the process.
It sounds like they're not actually voting at this point. |
| I was watching the news tonight, trying to figure that one out!! |
There was a short segment on GMA this morning where they tried to explain it, too. It's also on the YAHOO home page today. I guess we're not the only ones wondering what the heck it is.  |
| I saw it on the morning news here, too. Its nuts! Everyone stands in a room, and then walks to their choice's group. Each candiate has to get 15% of the people to move on. Anyone who doesn't...well, their people have to go to another candidate! Its sounds like square dance to me!!!! |
| On our TV news last night they mentioned that a lot of MN political volunteers were down helping in IA. Something about "practicing" in IA for the MN ones!!! (I missed parts, I was at work.) |
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