Democratic Primaries

hlthe2b

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13. They have picked exactly one winning Dem candidate since 1984, including

Sun Feb 2, 2020, 10:24 AM

Feb 2020

yes, 5/7 who won the nomination but went on to be defeated and often crushed in the General Election. Exactly ONE went on to win the Presidency since 1984--Barack Obama.

It is not a democratic process because it is not representative and there is no mechanism to engage if you are working and can't attend. And as one who (if you read my post) has actually participated in caucuses, that is a big damned problem.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Iowa Caucus: is this for real? [View all] DonaldsRump Feb 2020 OP

It tells us nothing; it isn't remotely representative. It is merely an indication who CAN and WILL hlthe2b Feb 2020 #1

Thanks very much DonaldsRump Feb 2020 #3

They picked 10 of last 12 apparently so that's something I guess jimfields33 Feb 2020 #12

They have picked exactly one winning Dem candidate since 1984, including hlthe2b Feb 2020 #13

I am glad TheFarseer Feb 2020 #2

It's not very Democratic... Mike Nelson Feb 2020 #4

Good question, IMO. BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #5

Doesn't a caucuse eventually lead to Maxheader Feb 2020 #6

Caucuses measure enthusiasm, primaries measure turnout. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2020 #7

I am so sick of Iowa, I just turn off the TV when anyone starts to talk about it. katmondoo Feb 2020 #8

RCV judeling Feb 2020 #9

+1 nt Skidmore Feb 2020 #15

Welcome to the Democratic party, my friend... wyldwolf Feb 2020 #10

It's better than plurality voting to pick a "winner" MH1 Feb 2020 #11

It's pure tradition. MineralMan Feb 2020 #14

This was a great idea back in the day when we had to do it this way...but those days are over and UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #16

Much appreciation to all DonaldsRump Feb 2020 #17

It's a throwback to the days of smoke-filled rooms Recursion Feb 2020 #18

Next cycle, IA shouldn't be allowed to go first until the get rid of caucuses. nt Kahuna7 Feb 2020 #19