Preferred Primary/Caucus System

[Politico]

I would keep the same schedule since IA and NH are able to get a good feel for the personal qualities of the candidates, generally helping to eliminate a bunch of phony/defective candidates earlier rather than later (no matter how large their war-chest is; e.g., Steve Forbes). I think it is important for candidates to have the people skills needed to win over the people of IA and NH, two small states, one vote at a time. With that said, I would probably prefer a move towards just primaries. Caucuses can be influenced by peer pressure and such, after all. I would rather have private ballots counted up so we make sure that everybody really votes for who they feel is the best candidate for the job without possibly being unduly influenced by their friends/acquaintances...