Commentary: Community trumps chaos in crowded caucuses

Record-setting turnout at Minnesota's party caucuses on Super Tuesday has party leaders energized, though it left a lot of voters frustrated.

Long lines, inadequate parking and poor organization has led to calls for an end to the caucus process and creation of a Minnesota presidential primary day. Others advocate mail-in or on-line balloting.

Commentator and first-time caucus-goer Rosemary Williams found the experience friendly and encouraging, though she has one lingering concern.

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