Political questions?!

[JQ Public]

Hey i was wondering if y'all knew the difference between a caucus and a primary? Why aren't some candidates in this iowa caucus? Is the New Hampshire the first real primary? What happens if they win a states primary? Is there a point system? How many primaries do they have to win before a party picks their candidate/representative? Thanks again Sorry if i sound dumb for asking them, but i'm a relatively new voter and you don't really learn stuff like this in school. Thats probably why no one votes in the first place

[GalvestonDuck]

A caucus involves selecting delegates for a nominating convention. A primary is an election within a particular party.

Beyond that, I'd have a harder time explaining while at work (time issue). Not to insult you, but they do have a book called "Politics For Dummies." I saw it the other day at Barnes & Noble, after seeing "Personal Finance For Dummies." Then I just started roaming around all the different section to see just how many "... For Dummies" books are out there.

Answer: An unbelievable large number of ridiculously silly titles!

[JQ Public]

lol thanks! none taken btw. Sooner or later they will have a "Dummies for Dummies" book.

[JQ Public]

lol anyone anyone? someone has to know

[OtherHD]

Well, when I hear "caucus", I think of "carcas". Does that help?

[coriolis]

Yeah, I saw "Weather for Dummies" at the Library. I almost got it but it was full of trivia, rather than stuff I could sink my teet into.

I think that with caucuses, the "leaders" of the party in the state make the decision rather than by way of a primary election where the population can vote.