Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price faced intense criticism from a number of Democratic campaigns during a call early on Tuesday morning, with senior advisers repeatedly questioning the transparency of the caucus process.
CNN listened to the call. (1/5)
CNN listened to the call. (1/5)
Price sought to defend the process, arguing that the delay in reporting stemmed from the party’s desire to “ensure the integrity of the process” but that the party was working to keep “campaigns in the loop throughout this entire process.”
That did not quell concerns. (2/5)
That did not quell concerns. (2/5)
When Price was pressed by the Warren campaign about what percentage of info the party currently has, Price said he would “get back to you on that info” because “we are still gathering information as we are speaking.” (3/5)
The most direct criticism came from Jeff Weaver, senior adviser to Bernie Sanders’ campaign.
When Price responded to his concern saying there were "reporting issues," Weaver called the response "bogus" and suggested "the whole process has been a fraud for 100 years.” (4/5)
When Price responded to his concern saying there were "reporting issues," Weaver called the response "bogus" and suggested "the whole process has been a fraud for 100 years.” (4/5)
Price ended the call by saying, “We will be transparent as we go forward through this process, but again we want to make sure we are protecting the integrity of the process, the integrity of the result… we will keep you in the loop.” (5/5)
