We have to parse the language here and focus on what the word “participate” means in this context.
Some people here have been saying that at the Iowa caucuses, that campaign volunteers will participate, as far as giving speeches and encouraging support for their candidate.
Does participating mean actually voting in the caucus. That’s really what we have to know.
Bill Clinton explained it best—it depends on what the meaning of the word “is” is.
When you have to parse language to save your rear end—it is game set match.