Caucus Chaos

Especially relevant is the current situation in Iowa, with delayed results from the Democratic caucuses. Go inside a caucus and hear for yourself what it’s like in Iowa-Democratic-Caucus-Chaos-Bob Davis Podcast 902.

Sanders Versus Clinton in 2016

First of all, in 2016 there was quite a rumble between the Sanders and Clinton campaigns.

Rules Changes

Second, because of that the democratic party instituted rule changes for the 2020 caucus.

Presidential Preference Cards

Most noteworthy were the addition of ‘presidential preference’ cards and an application to send results back to HQ.

No Results

By the end of the night the party was unable to announce caucus results because of software failures and other issues. Certainly this controversy makes Iowa-Democratic-Caucus-Chaos-Bob Davis Podcast 902 salient.

Posting This Podcast Immediately

More importantly I am on the road to Texas. I recorded at the caucus in Fairfield Iowa. When I listened to my audio files from last night, I knew right away this was something I had to post immediately.

Feel For My Iowa Friends

Finally, I feel for my friends in Fairfield and in Iowa. Volunteers run caucuses in both parties in the state. The caucuses are a source of personal pride for many Iowans.

Media Creates High Expectations

In addition, the media has turned what is in fact a chaotic process when viewed from the outside, into a primary. The Iowa caucuses are not a primary.

End Of Grassroots Politics?

More importantly the main purpose of the caucus is the grass roots selection of delegates for county, and state committees and conventions.

It would be a shame if this kind of controversy assisted in killing of town meeting style choice.

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Iowa-Democratic-Caucus-Chaos-Bob Davis Podcast 902