CNN saying many unregistered voters at caucus - what?

[Merryland]

God, I hope not another mess like Iowa. what the heck is going on?

[kcjohn1]

1. Caesars

According to CNN reporter its heavy Clinton room.

[6chars]

2. i don't have cnn - can you give a longer summary

[kcjohn1]

9. Basically in this one site

Its Casino workers. They need to get back to work. Since they get register on the spot and lack of organization, lineup was way too long. So they decided to just let anyone in line without registering so they can get back to work.

They didnt say, but my thoughts are these are union workers, and heavily leaning Clinton. I saw report saying Clinton campaign was telling these workers to stay in line and they were working with the Casino owners to extend the time.

[6chars]

12. Thanks!

[MoonRiver]

30. There is nothing wrong with letting people vote.

I'm glad Clinton stepped up to help.

[Amishman]

32. she only cares because it helps her

and she called in favors to her big money buddies to try and swing things her way.

[Merryland]

4. they are doing a poor job of explaining how this mess is supposed to work.

it looks awful.

[scscholar]

3. Why should we have registration in the first place?

It's just used for voter suppression.

[HooptieWagon]

5. Supposed to be same day registration.

Does the NV Dem Party not provide registration forms?

[bettyellen]

14. people forget it takes longer if you are not registered.

[Kalidurga]

6. I thought they have same day registration

[thomservo]

7. Trying to explain away their entrance poll that shows Sanders by 2. n/t

[CoffeeCat]

8. Do they have same-day registration in NV caucuses? (nt)

[SunSeeker]

18. Yes. nt

[Green Texan]

20. Yes

They have same day registration in Nevada.

[farleftlib]

10. Ran out of voter reg forms?

The only ones left are in Spanish!

[CoffeeCat]

11. Breaking News: Nevada Caucus Goers Experiencing Long Lines (local Las Vegas CBS)

The Nevada Democratic caucus is underway but some caucus sites are experiencing computer problems and long lines.

Some caucus-goers have told 8 News NOW they are leaving the sites as a result of the delays.

8 News NOW is Your Local Election Headquarters and will be bringing you the latest results throughout the afternoon on channel 8 and LasVegasNOW.com.

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/nevada-caucus-goers-experiencing-long-lines

[HooptieWagon]

21. Sounds planned.

[CoffeeCat]

25. This is exactly the kind of stuff that happened in Iowa

Bernie-heavy precincts were relegated to small caucus sites. People cramped in a golf clubhouse!

Long lines, precincts were not adequately staffed, some university/colleges only had a couple of caucus sites and the rooms were very crowded and chaotic.

Sorry to say, but this is how some cheating happened. We'll just have to sit tight and wait. It's still very early.

We had long lines for 45 minutes at my precinct. We ran out of voter-registration forms. However, we got everyone processed eventually and everyone that wanted to caucus, got in the room. It just took longer.

Everyone who is there to caucus today, is excited and wants to participate. Most people won't leave.

Crossing fingers about all of this.

[HooptieWagon]

28. Typical voter-suppression tactics by corporatists, R&D.

[totodeinhere]

31. I can confirm the long liens here in Elko County.

Early statewide results have it a flat out tie. This is good news for Bernie since rural areas where he is widely believed to be strongest are usually late reporters. And don't be discouraged by reports that Clinton is winning in Clark County. That was expected all along. The place to watch is Washoe County where there have been long lines and delays.

[JustAnotherGen]

13. Reno NV

CNN saying one of the caucus places ran out of English registration forms.

The hell?

[bettyellen]

19. You can use the Spanish ones just as easily- it's just your name and address.

[JustAnotherGen]

33. I hope no one went home

Because of the confusion.

[Ferd Berfel]

15. M$M giving the loosers 'reasonable' cause

They dont' want either Trump or Bernie to win.

Plus it feed the rightwing BS about Voter fraud.

Interesting move on the Reich's part.

[farleftlib]

16. Begala

Begala: Sanders made a mistake denigrating Hill for supporting PBO. Everybody loves Obama.

Van JOnes: Black vote is core vote for Dems. We haven't felt that love. A new dynamic where both candidates are running to AAs.

[Renew Deal]

17. They have same day registration

[stopbush]

22. Yes. The trick is getting registered

Which may take longer.

Ergo the frustration.

I don't see why people would be surprised at the wait, especially in NV which has one of the worst DMVs in the country.

[Renew Deal]

24. I just checked and I'm correct.

Eligible Participants: Open to all registered Democrats. If you are not already registered but eligible to vote, you may complete a registration form and participate on the day of the caucus. If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016 and are otherwise eligible to vote, you may participate in the caucus.

https://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=1543

[stopbush]

27. Yes. Changd my post to reflect the rules.

[jillan]

23. This is a mess. How can they caucus without being registered?

[Renew Deal]

26. Same day registration

[CoffeeCat]

29. Same thing happened in my precinct in Iowa...

We had lines out the door, 45 minutes AFTER the caucus was supposed to begin. We ran out of voter-registration forms. People could register to vote the day of the caucus. From what others are saying, it's the same in NV. You can show up at your caucus site, register to vote and participate in the caucus.

When we ran out of forms, the precinct chair had to leave, go to another caucus site and get additional forms.

It was a cluster for a while, but we got through it.

High turnout is a good sign. Most people are there because they really want to participate, so although this is a pain, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

(Although I don't get why this is so rampant in caucuses in 2016. In 2008, we had 240,000 participate in our Dem caucuses, record turnout. We had no problems. This year, it was mayhem, lines and lack of forms with 170,000 participants. It's bizarre that the same thing is happening in NV).