A question about caucuses

[Blue_In_AK]

Alaska Democrats will caucus on 2/5. I was all ready to go and support John Edwards to the end, my very first time to do this, but ...

I am not interested in caucusing for Clinton or Obama, aince I don't see a whole lot of difference between the two and will vote for whichever one comes out on top. Is it still worth my while to attend the caucus? Can I still support Edwards there? Should I go and vote "uncommitted"?

I just don't know what the protocol is here in this situation. Clues, anyone?

[no name no slogan]

1. You can caucus as "uncommitted"

You probably won't be alone, either.

[Critters2]

2. Not sure whether the process is the same in AK,

but here's what I did in Iowa in 2004....I caucused for Dean in the first round. He didn't get 15% of my precinct. But I had set a clear criterion. I would not caucus for anyone who had voted for the war. That left none of the remaining candidates in the second round. So, I remained uncommitted. I was actually sent to county convention as an uncommitted delegate. By the time of county, Kerry was the clear candidate, so I moved to him there.

Staying uncommitted REALLY pissed off the Kerry people, but we all survived.

[zulchzulu]

3. I doubt your choice will be viable

I'm not sure why you think there is no difference between Clinton and Obama. Whatever, dude.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. I'm not a dude

and I don't need your snark. They are different on some individual issues -- some I like Hillary best on, some I like Barack -- many issues there isn't much difference, at least in my estimation. In the end it's a wash, and as far as I can see boils down to a popularity contest, ala American Idol.

I will vote in November for the candidate who wins. I don't have to be solidly in the camp of anybody in whom I don't fully believe. I won't vote for a Republican. I think that's all that matters.

[zulchzulu]

5. Sorry about the "dude" comment

I'd like to see what issues you are concerned about as an Edwards supporter that you don't think Obama addresses.

As for the caucus, I'm sure you understand that being uncommitted in the caucus will not be a viable alternative. You will have to have a second choice or else may as well not participate in the second round. I'd rather you fully participate as a voter.

[PeaceNikki]

6. I thought you were "crashing" a debate gathering? No?

[no name no slogan]

7. I've been going to caucuses for 20 years, and EVERY ONE has had "uncommitted"

99 times out of 100, Ucommitted is a perfectly viable alternative, especially for supporters of candidates who have dropped out but do not want to support one of the remaining candidates.