Word: caucus
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...polls were managed in a thoroughly business-like and orderly manner, the rules of the caucus being enforced with marked rigidity. Supporters of the different candidates did much to get voters out to help their cause and make the caucus more real and interesting. The seriousness and earnestness with which the whole affair was managed was a strong factor contributing toward its success...
...Davis 2L., and C. Apollonio '08. An attempt will be made to get Mr. Hughes to speak to the University on his proposed visit to Boston next Tuesday. After a heated discussion it was decided not to distribute campaign information about Mr. Hughes through the University before the caucus...
...when the same methods for securing votes were followed. The prevalence of bribery was brought directly to his attention when representatives of a variety of organizations invited him to buy their votes. Without exception, their offers were promised careful consideration, and declined on the last day before the caucus when they could do no harm...
This subject of caucus reform, he said, however narrow and small it may seem on the surface, is in reality one which involves the fundamental principles of democracy and individualism. Although in theory the equality of all men is still firmly maintained, nevertheless in practical politics means have always been found to prevent the individual voter from exercising his full sway. One of these devices, nomination by a convention made up of delegates from the caucus, throws the power of the caucus directly into the hands of the "machine" which with its active interest in politics, can as a rule...
...remedy for this state of affairs, the system of direct nomination by the caucus has been introduced. By this system, the nominating convention is done away with and each voter is given a direct and immediate share in naming the party candidates; the primary becomes in fact a primary election. The plan has already been adopted in several states, and has given almost universal satisfaction. It has aroused an interest among the voters to secure good nominees, and has materially lessened the power of the party "bosses...