Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): -es
Etymology: earlier corcas, probably of Algonquian origin; akin to caucauasu elder, counselor (in some Algonquian language of Virginia), Abnaki kakesoman to encourage, arouse, Natick kogkahtimau he gives advice to

1 a : a conference of party or organization leaders (as legislators) to decide on policies, plans, appointees, and candidates
b : a local or regional meeting of party members to choose candidates or delegates
c chiefly West : an open meeting to nominate township candidates

2 : a system of party organization by representative committees that determine and implement policies

"� Caucus FAQs ...": Here is a link to the Des Moines Register's political columnist, David Yepsen and his excellent explanation of how the caucus process works.

I wish I had seen this last night when I was writing - it would have saved an hour in research!

Mullfoto of the Day

A sign you just don't want to see pasted to your bathroom mirror when you get in to your motel room late on a cold December night in Iowa.

Catchy Caption of the Day

Actual Caption:

Water vapor builds up around an U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet as it breaks the sound barrier.

Uh. Excuse me. Is that ... is that, uh, normal?

(HO/US Navy/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler/Reuters)