I think we need a pool: a "betting pool" for Iowa

[Proserpina]

2. I hate the complexity, though

One would hope that people didn't do their thinking at the last minute during the caucus, but I guess that's the point of it all...put people on the spot and make them concede, by whittling away the alternatives. If there's anyone in Iowa who hasn't decided between Bernie and Hillary yet, I feel real sorry for their children and families...


Machine-based tabulating is a serious problem, and there isn't anything being done about it. In Michigan, there is a paper trail up to the point of tabulation, and then the collection of results...so in theory it can be verified, but in practice? I've been working at the polls since forever, and cannot recall a single recount. 1952 there was a recount for governor in Michigan, but since I wasn't even born yet...

Perhaps Bernie can lead us to some election process that is more transparent and verifiable.