CAREY ON CAUCUS

Minnesota Republican Party Executive Director Ron Carey is doing what he can these days to convince as many citizens to go to their precinct caucus meetings next Tuesday night. Carey said he and DFL Executive Director Brian Melendez have even made joint public appearances to try to sell the message. Carey said too many Minnesotans believe a small, dedicated core of party faithful make all the decisions in politics but because so few show up to caucus, a relatively small number end up forwarding party platform ideas and suggesting candidates. Carey said technology has made finding your precinct caucus location easier than ever. Go to the Minnesota Secretary of State's web site at www.sos.state.mn.us. Independence, Republican and DFL parties will caucus on Tuesday, February 5th. The constitution Party will caucus on Saturday, February 2nd. The Green Party will caucus on March 4th.