Josh Marshall: Before we start getting results, let's remember that the "modern" caucus process is

[highplainsdem]

absurd, anti-democratic and shouldn't exist.

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The replies on Twitter are really interesting, too.

[jalan48]

1. I agree. And while we're at it let's throw out Super Delegates as well.

[HerbChestnut]

2. Super Delegates should be first out the window.

They are the poster children of an anti-democratic nominating process.

[jalan48]

5. Yes they are.

[question everything]

10. And have only Democratic candidates on the ballot

[wyldwolf]

14. what a novel idea! I can get behind that.

[tritsofme]

3. There is no valid defense of caucuses.

They are undemocratic and highly exclusionary.

Not to mention that denying every voter a secret ballot is abominable.

[jimfields33]

6. Obama's campaign manager said that without Iowa, there would not have been president Obama on msnbc.

[tritsofme]

7. Ok? Not sure how this is a defense of caucuses.

Obama’s 2008 campaign is Exhibit 1 on why caucuses should be banned.

[jimfields33]

9. I'm actually not against Iowa caucuses

It seems exciting. I kinda wished Florida had them watching all the action going on

[tritsofme]

11. It does sound fun, and I would enjoy something like that, but it doesn't make any less undemocratic

and exclusionary. Every voter should be guaranteed a secret ballot.

[jimfields33]

12. I agree not very democratic at all

I’d like to see perhaps this the night before and then all day primary the following day. Also the super delegates have to go completely.

[TwilightZone]

8. That's not a defense of the caucus system.

Obama likely would have won the state in a primary, as well. He had a solid lead on Clinton in the polls going into the caucus.

[Kurt V.]

4. but it does so let's deal with the real existing.

i can't stand that guy so i may be a bit harsh.

[Cha]

13. Josh Marshall is correct.