Reply #83: I am pro caucus

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1. It is an honor to attend and caucus for the candidate you support. There is a lot of excitement in the air. I can't imagine anyone feeling it is a burden to attend.

2. I saw a good mix of different age groups. I also saw an equal number of males vs. females and a very good representation from all ethnic groups.

3. No one was breathing down the neck of anyone at my caucus location. Each candidate had a spokesman who briefly explained why she/he felt strongly about their respective candidate. No one knew for sure who a person was for until it was time to 'vote'. There simply was no peer pressure at all. In fact there were several Kucinich supporters who refused to back any other candidate. No one pressured them. They were admired for their loyalty and each person left the caucus with a lot of respect for Kucinich.

4. Retaliate against a fellow Democrat? (I thought that was reserved for Republicans.) I don't know one single Democrat who would retaliate against another Democrat just because they supported a different Democrat. Whew! Our goal was to get rid of GWB and get the White House back. I don't know what went on in New Hampshire but the general mood during the caucus was that we were going to be instrumental in finding the 'new great hope'...no matter who it was.

5. I understand your concern with the paper trail issue. I don't have an argument here.

I have never lived in an area with a primary so I can't compare the 2 experiences.

This is a good thread and I appreciate the opportunity to talk about this subject.