What It's Like to Caucus - An Up-Close Look from InsideSources

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What It’s Like to Caucus – An Up-Close Look from InsideSources

Posted to Politics February 01, 2016 by Shawn McCoy

InsideSources was on hand for an up-close look at a caucus.

Here are some of our live tweets from the Republican 9th precinct in Urbandale, Iowa.

.@marcorubio will be here shortly to make his final pitch. Caucusgoers are greeted with Rubio signage. pic.twitter.com/lVkgrIqz3n

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

…and a @marcorubio leaflet on every seat. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/hrAN04vbJi

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

I surveyed several voters around the room. Pretty fair mix of @marcorubio, @tedcruz, @realDonaldTrump supporters. Close vote coming.

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

#IowaCaucus doesn’t start for another 30 minutes, but room already filling up. pic.twitter.com/n0QNJfNr9y

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Longtime caucusgoer says he has never see such a high turnout. Good sign for @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/v8BoYYhRUN

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Awaiting @marcorubio arrival at caucus site, most are unaware he is coming. Some say they can be persuaded. #IowaCaucus

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Caucus begins with Pledge followed by a prayer. pic.twitter.com/xZWwObBVvp

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

.@Governor_LePage arrives at caucus site to campaign for @ChrisChristie. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/VY4kPu828I

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

.@Governor_LePage: @ChrisChristie understands the national security needs of our nation. #urbandale #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/EQ81f4uV2q

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

.@marcorubio brought his family along to ask caucusgoers for their support. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/78JggU69Ld

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

.@marcorubio promises to unite conservatives and all Americans if he is the nominee. #IowaCaucus #urbandale pic.twitter.com/xeeaYqYimI

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

.@marcorubio seems to have this caucus site won. Heads out with lots of applause. pic.twitter.com/10TROHAVuv

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Voting about to start. Here’s a panorama. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/ybLUnj6IB5

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

No speaker for Jim Gilmore.

Bueller.

Bueller.

Moving on.

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Oh my. No speaker for @JohnKasich. Nobody caucusing for him would even stand up to say something.

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

No designated speaker for @realDonaldTrump. Makes me wonder about the Trump ground game. Huge error. #IowaCaucus

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Voting begins. 297 ballots being handed out. #IowaCaucus

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Ballots being collected. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/tEdVrzG2At

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Counting commences. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/8bctPWiNjU

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Getting the final tally. #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/yGjJksRuyW

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

Certified. @tedcruz over @marcorubio by 4 votes. Trump a distant 3rd. pic.twitter.com/xwnAySfzHV

— Shawn McCoy (@warroomalerts) February 2, 2016

About the Author

Shawn McCoy

Shawn is the Publisher of InsideSources. Previously, he served as Iowa Communications Director for the Romney Campaign and has advised other campaigns nationwide. Shawn has an MBA, concentrated in econometrics and statistics, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and he completed his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame. He has a dog named Milton, after his favorite economist.