A commenter at a caucus meeting defended the caucus system, saying delegates spend “countless hours” researching candidates and meeting them in person before conventions.

The commenter said the caucus system brings neighbors together to discuss values and vet candidates. “The whole point of the caucus system was you get together as your neighborhood. You...should know each other, trust each other, and know what each other espouse,” the commenter said. The speaker added that delegates probe candidates with “really hard questions” and follow up repeatedly at public venues such as libraries and schools.

The commenter acknowledged a common critique — that a few thousand delegates do not statistically represent the entire state electorate — but argued that committed delegates provide detailed scrutiny of candidates. “We’re not representing the voter base in the entire Utah with all with the 4,000 delegates,” the commenter said, adding that the depth of delegates’ research and in-person interviews matters to the selection process.

The remarks focused on how delegates develop and apply shared values and principles when deciding whom to support. The speaker emphasized time and effort: delegates “dedicate so much time” to researching candidates and meeting them one-on-one so convention decisions reflect those who demonstrate the “morals and values” the delegates want in office.

The transcript does not record any formal motions, votes, or staff directions related to the caucus process. No other speakers or official actions on this topic are recorded in the provided excerpt.