We in Minnesota chose our delegates in our own local caucus. They are people we know, who have a history and we trust are conservatives through our dealings with them. My caucus was alloted 17 delegates. As they move up through the county level to the state level that number obviously gets smaller. It's a good grassroots way to chose a delegate that represents your values and your community. The "straw poll" is non-commital. The delegates are what is important.
OK, I understood that tonight fetched no delegates, so MN is like the IA caucuses. Over what period of time does the pyramid run? When do the actual delegates to the national convention get selected? And do they include the elected federal and state GOP officials, or are they in a separate category, like the Dems’ “super delegates?”
It’s fascinating how these races in the primary season differ from state to state.