2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Nevada Democrats Screw Over Bernie Supporters [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Bundy Crew invading Oregon this year have left me with a low opinion of Nevada's ethics. It's also worth noting that the Nevada Caucus was initiated in 2008, heavily promoted by Harry Reid who also steps forward to provide narration of the events he was not present for. The whole thing smacks of the very aspects of politics that turn off the electorate to the process. Reid promoted the Caucus system and he has then complained about the system he wanted each time it has not functioned in favor of his candidate. Nevada has had two contested Democratic Caucuses, both have been won by Hillary Clinton, who is endorsed by Reid.
It's also interesting that most days on DU Hillary supporters make OP's about the flaws of the caucuses and how they are undemocratic and exclusionary. The Nevada debacle actually proves every caucus criticism but instead of driving that point home, her supporters are fine with the debacle because of the outcome. That's not how it should be. That's what turns the electorate off of politics.