Reply #3: Yes, after this election, I think we need to examine the caucus system

[LisaM]

Caucuses are ridiculous. They are undemocratic, and they limit the rights of people to vote.

Michigan and Florida have both traditionally been primary states. First, I think they should have primaries. The DNC has plenty of money. They can split the cost with the state parties. For those of you who want to complain: understand that Michigan and Florida are absolutely crucial in the GE. You can gripe all you want, but we simply cannot lose the Democratic voters in those states.

Second, and very importantly, Republicans have already voted in those states. The primaries MUST be closed. It has to be made perfectly clear that anyone who has declared as, and voted as, a Republican is ineligible to vote in the Democratic primaries. Make it a felony if you have to.