The politicians are thick here this week. Two dems and 5 reps in one week. I haven't seen anyone yet, but may go to a couple later this week. I like to see them all before the caucuses if I can
I thought the caucus had been cancelled.
No the straw poll has been cancelled. It was a joke. Politicians basically brought in bus loads of people threw big parties lots of food and booze and then people cast their straw vote. Never went to it, but have heard from people who did that in general you voted for the one who brought you or the one who had the best party. It didn't mean anything and it's a good thing it's gone.
The Caucuses are supposedly still the first in the nation, unless something changes between now and February. They have always been in January so I'm a bit suspicious of the February date. They are taken very seriously by the people who attend them. You have to declare your party and go to that party's caucus. We know that we weed out some of the candidates and that's an important function not to be taken lightly and it isn't. We are SO bombarded with ads, telephone calls, you name it that we are so happy when they leave.
But, in years like this, when I am truly undecided, I try to see as many as possible in person. Also, it's a privilege to be able to meet the candidates in person. Like them or hate them, one of them will end up being President. So, to avoid political arguments, I won't be expressing my opinion of the candidates, but I will be going to see them
