Post by Logan on Mar 7, 2016 5:50:15 GMT -6
For many Nebraskans, voting in the Democratic caucus Saturday was more trouble than it was worth.
Having to vote at a set time, not having the privacy of a voting booth and not having their voice heard during the caucus process turned off young and old Democrats alike.
On the other hand, Democratic voters who enjoyed the caucus said it provides a platform to exchange ideas and attracts the attention of candidates.
Rob Hartung of Omaha planned to visit his parents while attending a band directors’ convention in Lincoln this weekend. But because his caucus was at Omaha Northwest High School Saturday morning, he had to skip his folks for his vote to be counted.
Read more: journalstar.com/news/local/despite-inconveniences-many-nebraska-democrats-prefer-caucus/article_7a7b2614-9665-5e22-880b-0a9e0e8e8325.html
Having to vote at a set time, not having the privacy of a voting booth and not having their voice heard during the caucus process turned off young and old Democrats alike.
On the other hand, Democratic voters who enjoyed the caucus said it provides a platform to exchange ideas and attracts the attention of candidates.
Rob Hartung of Omaha planned to visit his parents while attending a band directors’ convention in Lincoln this weekend. But because his caucus was at Omaha Northwest High School Saturday morning, he had to skip his folks for his vote to be counted.
Read more: journalstar.com/news/local/despite-inconveniences-many-nebraska-democrats-prefer-caucus/article_7a7b2614-9665-5e22-880b-0a9e0e8e8325.html