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STUPID QUESTION ALERT lol

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:07 pm
by Josephine96
I have a stupid question..

What in the he double hockey sticks lol.. Is a "caucus".. That presidential thing that everyone is talking about.

Is it an election or primary type thing..? Can someone try to explain it to me lol

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:42 pm
by Guest
Nah, that is NOT a stupid question... :lol:

A caucus (like what is happening in Iowa right now) basically allows a potential candidate time to sell themselves, put their name out. This usually determines whether or not the candidate is serious or not about possible election.

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:45 pm
by Josephine96
OK lol :lol:

So it's not a primary..? lol.. Thank you for the information..

I think I'll end up voting for Kerry.. I'm not sure yet :wink:

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:50 pm
by blizzard
John, here is the definition of Caucus as it pertains to Iowa

"A meeting of the local members of a political party especially to select delegates to a convention or register preferences for candidates running for office."

read here for more info:
http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=23189

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:56 pm
by Josephine96
Ok Blizzard.. I think I understand a little better now

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:44 am
by StormCrazyIowan
Iowa, what a lame place for a caucus! :lol:

Of course, I could give two bits of $##@%^@# LOL, I'm not a fan of politics!! :wink:

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:47 am
by blizzard
StormCrazyIowan wrote:Iowa, what a lame place for a caucus! :lol:

Of course, I could give two bits of $##@%^@# LOL, I'm not a fan of politics!! :wink:


:rofl:

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:58 am
by streetsoldier
Funny...Ah alwaiz taught a "caucus" wuz sumthin' thet grow in th' dezert an' haz spahky thangs on it. :eek: