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I got a call late this afternoon that Ron Paul is doing robo-calls to at least one SD51 household. the recorded message says that you don't need to be a Republican to participate in Precinct Caucuses. While technically true, each and every precinct has the right to challenge a caucus goer's merit of participating. (the person is going to try to get me a transcript, I will add it when it comes through)

202A.16 CAUCUS, WHO MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE.

Subdivision 1. Eligible voters. Only those individuals who are or will be eligible to vote at the time of the next state general election, may vote or be elected a delegate or officer at the precinct caucus. An eligible voter may vote or be elected a delegate or officer only in the precinct where the voter resides at the time of the caucus.

Subd. 2. Agreement with party principles. Only those persons who are in agreement with the principles of the party as stated in the party's constitution, and who either voted or affiliated with the party at the last state general election or intend to vote or affiliate with the party at the next state general election, may vote at the precinct caucus.

Subd. 3. Decision by caucus vote. In case the right of a person to participate at the caucus is challenged, the question of the right to participate shall be decided by a vote of the whole caucus. A person so challenged may not vote on the question of the person's right to participate.

Subd.4. One caucus per year. No person may vote or participate at more than one party's caucuses in any one year.

There are former Democrats and non-Republicans who back Paul. If you find yourself suffering from speeches on the gold standard and an illegal war on Caucus night, here are a few handy tips.

1. Make sure you didn't accidently end up at the Democratic Party's Caucus.
2. Challenge the Paul supporter's credentials.
   1. Have they voted for a Republican before
   2. Will they vote for other Republicans this year (when) if Paul doesn't get the nomination?
   3. Do they believe 9-11 was an inside job?
   4. Do they believe in a strong national defense against enemies foreign and domestic?

Crossposted at Residual Forces, go there to comment