A Caucus Myth

Just so you know:

I have heard from a couple sources dissatisfaction with the Republican caucus - specifically, people seem to think (as I did) that you will have to raise your hand, or vote publicly.

That is false.

You do have to show up, and you will gather with people from your precint. You will hear a representative for each candidate speak for a limited time and then you will write your vote on a piece of paper, to be tallied and used to determine the winner.

The Democratic caucus involves voting with your feet in a visible way. But the Republican caucus functions differently. It's not exactly the same as a primary, but it's closer than you might think.