Key Clinton Backer Slams Iowa Caucuses As "Undemocratic"

(AP/CBS)

Voters in Iowa (and New Hampshire) are a defensive bunch when it comes to their "first-in-the-nation" status. It's one reason why candidates were so willing to pledge to avoid campaigning in Michigan and Florida when both states jumped ahead in the primary calendar.

So a few eyebrows were probably raised when one of Hillary Clinton's most prominent backers, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, lashed out against not only Iowa's spot on the calendar, but also its arcane caucus process – something of which the state's Democrats are very proud.

According to the Associated Press, Strickland called the caucuses "hugely undemocratic" and, because they require attendance at a certain time, intentionally exclude those who might be working or are too old or too sick to get to the caucus venue.

"I'd like to see both parties say, 'We're going to bring this to an end,'" Strickland told The Columbus Dispatch for a story Monday. His comments came only days after campaigning for Clinton in Iowa over the weekend.

[dinslc]

hey weezee,

I live in utah, and wish i lived in Iowa too, so i could caucus!
But i support Obama.

Bill Richardsen is a good guy too, though. Make Obama your second choice?

:)

[ezet22]

Take that Iowa.

[weezee4bill]

I live in Iowa, I take offence to
Stricklands remarks. Hilary Clinton has been endorced by the Des Moines Register. Believe me, Iowans have been force fed Hilary on a daily basis, often shortening or eliminating articles about other candidates.Talk about "hugely undemocratic" The paper Iowans depend on for fair and unbiased reporting has FAIL US!
THE CANDIDATE WITH UNQUESTIONABLE
EXPERIENCE IS BILL RICHARDSON.
AMERICA NEEDS RICHARDSON FOR PRESIDENT!