Readers' forum: Utah's caucus system

Published: Thursday, Jan. 12 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

Summary

In his opinion piece, former Gov. Mike Leavitt expresses concern that he saw few young people at his caucus.

In his opinion piece, former Gov. Mike Leavitt expresses concern that he saw few young people at his caucus ("A better nominating process," Jan. 8). However, that particular caucus, which I attended, took place in an older Salt Lake City neighborhood that doesn't have many younger families.

As for his position that the Legislature should change the caucus system, I find it curious that he, Sen. Robert Bennett and other former office holders were not criticizing the system when it was benefiting them. The fact that last year's conventions ousted Bennett and gave Rep. Jim Matheson a challenge may be the real reason behind efforts by some for a new system.

Jake Taylor

Salt Lake

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one old man

Ogden, UT

Yes, it might be.

But who wants fairness to be part of the nominating process?

7:35 a.m. Jan. 12, 2012
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#1 Champ

Salt Lake City, UT

Actually Gov. Leavitt was forced into a primary 2 of the 3 times at the Republican convention. So he wasn't really "benefiting" from it.

All he wants is more democracy, more populous vote.