N.Y. Sen. Hillary Clinton received considerable attention recently for criticizing the caucus process, specifically saying “in a situation of a caucus, people who work during that time -- they're disenfranchised.” Much of the attention focused on Clinton’s comments was negative and inspired headlines like ABC’s “Clinton Bashes the Process Ahead of Nev. Caucuses.” The Republican National Committee was also quick to jump on the comment, sending two e-mails to reporters highlighting Clinton’s criticism and saying in a statement:
“Senator Clinton’s criticism of the caucus process – in an attempt to spin her loss in Iowa – is yet another example of her pandering to whichever audience she is speaking to. As a result, voters in Nevada have good reason to wonder what Clinton will have to say about the state after January 19th.” (Lindsay, 1/11, RNC)
With so much attention being paid to Clinton’s criticism, one question seems to have gone unasked. Was it valid?
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