Should we get rid of the Democratic caucus? What's the best way to choose our presidential nominee? Credit: HAYDEN MAYNARD
Should we get rid of the Democratic caucus? Whats the best way to choose our presidential nominee?
Should we get rid of the Democratic caucus? What’s the best way to choose our presidential nominee? HAYDEN MAYNARD
I Hate Caucuses

By Katie Herzog

There are some things worth feeling nostalgia over: childhood snow days, mom’s mac and cheese, and smoking come to mind. Then there are some things not worth an ounce of nostalgia, and at the top of that list is the Washington State caucus system.

Washington typically selects its presidential nominee by an in-person caucus.

Thanks to some dumb state laws, we also hold a primary, which is completely nonbinding and held months after the caucus has been decided. In 2016, that meaningless primary cost taxpayers $9 million. It’s basically a very expensive circle jerk, sans orgasm at the end.

Katie Herzog is a former staff writer at The Stranger.

Eli Sanders was The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won...