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Rural Counties: Fewer Caucus Goers Per Delegate

By John Deeth 12/30/07

Since the Iowa Democratic caucuses are a representative democracy, not a straight one person one vote, not every caucus goer carries equal weight.  Presidential candidates are spending a lot of time in small courthouse towns, because the way the results are counted, the small counties weigh in disproportionately.

An analysis of 2004 caucus attendance shows that, [...]

Caucuses Are Representative Democracy, Not Undemocratic

By John Deeth 12/27/07

[Commentary] In a recent New York Times piece, three veteran Iowa journalists label the Iowa Democratic Party’s nomination process “The Undemocratic Caucuses” and argue that the press should press the Democratic Party vigorously for the release of the first-round vote totals.

In our quadrennial Iowa civics lesson, we’re reminded that the Democrats report delegate totals, not [...]

Iowa City activist takes uncommitted option

By John Deeth 12/26/07

Most uncommitted supporters this late in the game are either the genuinely undecided or party leaders who want to maintain neutrality.  But Ed Flaherty of Iowa City hopes the uncommitted group reaches viability and helps take the nomination process to the national convention.

“Having the Democratic convention truly decide the nominee,” said Flaherty, a retired Iowa [...]

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