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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 10:22 PM
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Um.. David Shuster saying that Obama does better in caucuses, there are different
caucuses.

The ones in IA and NV (the only ones, so far) were out in the open. No secret ballots, voters had to stand up and be counted.

In my MN caucus tomorrow - and, I think, in others - we do use secret ballots.
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 10:24 PM
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1. secret ballots might eliminate the threats and bullying that go on in open caucuses nt
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AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 10:27 PM
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2. Caucus's are a sham.
They are not votes.
The only process that should be allowed are secret ballots.
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billbuckhead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 10:54 PM
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3. That's where the term Hillarios came from
Hispanic union members in Vegas had to band together to exercise their right to vote for Hillary.
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jackson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 11:03 PM
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4. Caucuses are easier to purchase
That is why Romney is expected to do best in caucus states on the rethug side. Remember that Obama outspend the second place finisher in Iowa 6-to-1 despite it being in his backyard.
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JVS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 11:04 PM
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5. The second place finisher, how about the third place finisher?
How much did she spend?
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DFLforever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 11:23 PM
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6. I think that's because he's put up more organization than
Hillary in the caucus states.
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