Iowa Caucus, 2020

I know the Iowa Caucus is the current butt of national jokes and fodder for Trump's tweets, but I had a great experience last night.  I love the process.  The work in my Ward went smoothly.  I caucused first for Amy Klobuchar.  She ended up not being viable in my Ward, so I switched to my second choice, Elizabeth Warren.  It's been a privilege to see all the candidates in or close to my hometown.  I applaud and appreciate the work of everyone across the state who made the night exciting and educational.  I'm sorry that disappointing technology has tainted the process in the eyes of the U.S.  I hope that Iowa always keeps the "First in the Nation" Caucus, but if this was the last of the first, as some people have predicted, I choose to be thankful for the experience.  And, in case anyone was wondering, my Ward's delegates ended up being 4 for Bernie Sanders, 3 for Elizabeth Warren, and 2 for Joe Biden.  We'll see how that compares to the rest of the state later today.