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Stand and Fight

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23. When the primary season started, I was fine with them.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 03:03 AM
Apr 2016

However, thinking back to primaries and when I've caucused before, I have to admit it's always a huge headache. I liked them in the past because it makes it so that regular people -- who likely don't attend local Democratic Party meetings -- have the chance to go to state and national. I've come to realize that many people don't go because they cannot attend for whatever reason -- be it due to disability, work, or some other reason. I think it's better that those who are deeply involved go to conventions from county to state to national since they're more likely to be more informed, passionate, and engaged with the political process. In short, I think caucuses are MOST UNDEMOCRATIC and need to go the way of the dodo bird.

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Good news! Her Sister Apr 2016 #1
Bernie and his supporters.... quickesst Apr 2016 #2
Ironic or a revelation? liberal N proud Apr 2016 #4
Probably right about that... quickesst Apr 2016 #10
You've got that right! pandr32 Apr 2016 #5
Heh-heh... quickesst Apr 2016 #11
Well all I can say is rock Apr 2016 #3
How could Sanders think that winning this way doesn't reflect negatively on him? nt CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #6
Pretty spot on... Stand and Fight Apr 2016 #7
Thanks for being such a staunch supporter. BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #9
Yep and luckily the state is still Hillary's. :) Stand and Fight Apr 2016 #24
Thank-you Stand and Fight Iamaartist Apr 2016 #13
Thank you and your family. eom fleabiscuit Apr 2016 #16
Thanks S&F. 13 hours s awful. I really wish they would get rid of the caucus still_one Apr 2016 #20
When the primary season started, I was fine with them. Stand and Fight Apr 2016 #23
Why am I not shocked that Sander's people cheated. Delegates, Data and.... Walk away Apr 2016 #8
Taxman is coming !!! April 15...we do why not you Bernie....lol Iamaartist Apr 2016 #14
I know! Can I just tell the IRS that Jane is too busy to do my taxes this year????? Walk away Apr 2016 #21
Wow... this is the news I was looking for today.. thank you, Iamaartist! Cha Apr 2016 #12
Your welcome Cha so was I Iamaartist Apr 2016 #15
So who's a possible candidate to run against Bernie for his senate seat next time? displacedtexan Apr 2016 #17
mmmm let us know lol Iamaartist Apr 2016 #18
I have actually promised to go to 1/2 the limit for whoever it is! Walk away Apr 2016 #22
K&R livetohike Apr 2016 #19
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