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Condem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-29-09 09:11 PM
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The Caucuses have been moved to Saturdays. 1:00 PM.
Edited on Wed Jul-29-09 09:28 PM by Condem
To get more people involved. Bad move. Your feelings?
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Hardrada Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-30-09 02:14 AM
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1. Aren't we watching games about then? Enjoying brewskis
and doritos? Hey, another dumb idea from the politicians. We'll stay home.
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Condem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-30-09 07:58 AM
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2. Exactly, right, Hardrada.
Remember the Nevada caucuses? Not first in the nation, I know. But they had to compete with The NFL playoffs amongst other things. A lot less media exposure. Plus, a selfish reason. I work Saturdays. I liked them at night.
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-30-09 08:06 AM
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3. As with most meetings, there is no "best" time.
some people work weekends, some work nights, some have a TV show they can't miss.
The way they jacked around with the caucus time last round, I would just like to see them pick a time and stick with it.
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cyberswede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-30-09 10:03 AM
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4. Stupid n/t
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Cairycat Donating Member (454 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-30-09 04:22 PM
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5. Since Mr. Cairycat works evenings,
he could go to a Saturday afternoon caucus. I guess I'd prefer an evening but since I feel like the caucuses are my chance to actually have a say, I will go regardless. Whether someone who is not as politically involved would be more likely to show up on a Saturday afternoon than a weekday evening remains to be seen. Why not give it a try?

But I agree with Rurallib: Pick a damn time and stick with it!
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47of74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-31-09 10:37 PM
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6. I couldn't get to the caucus last year
Because I work second shift I wasn't able to attend the caucus. Which was disappointing because I wanted to attend. Saturday would probably be a better time with my schedule at the least, but it might not work for other people. I think our current system could be improved to account for those who don't have the time to attend a caucus.
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Condem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-01-09 07:49 AM
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7. Could be the last time we're first in the nation, so enjoy the privelege.
But, THEY say that every four years, don't THEY?
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Bluzmann57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 04:15 PM
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8. Bad move indeed.
Some of us actually have to work on Saturdays.
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