Campaign 2008

Caucus clog-up has piqued interest in presidential primary

Over 300,000 Minnesotans headed to caucuses all across the state on Super Tuesday; many struggled in heavy traffic and crowded parking lots. The question some Minnesotans are asking now is should Minnesota drop the caucus system for presidential primary elections?

Guests

• State Sen. Dan Larson, DFL-Bloomington: Chair of the Senate Elections Subcommittee and author of a bill to create a presidential primary
• Brian Melendez: DFL Party Chair
• Ron Carey: Republican Party Chair

More from MPR

• Crowded caucuses spark calls for changes
  February 6, 2008
• Caucus goers turn out in record numbers
  February 6, 2008
• Secretary of State reflects on record caucus turnout
  February 6, 2008

Resources

• Secretary of State Web site