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Yeah but how long does it take, I heard you can do it by internet, or absentee. Why would I bother going to a church or school and waste my time listening to my neighbor say how good dean is when I want to vote for sharpton?

A caucus is 3 hours long, opening at 6:30pm.

I think Michigan is the only state that you can do it by internet. In fact, I just sent in my application to do so for the Feb. 7 primary. We'll see how it works out. Michigan is the first state to do this I think. Maybe I can sue the DNC if things get screwed up and I become disenfranchised. HA!

Aside from the other advise you have been given, I can give you additional information that may or may not be helpful, since I am from a different state than you are.

When you show up to vote on the day of the primary, the election workers should be able to tell you were the caucus will be held that evening. You must show up on time, and you need to bring proof that you voted, (your stamped voters registration -- showing which party you voted in). Most likely the caucus will be held at the voting site but not necessarily, so check.

Why should this be done in person? In Texas, this is were the resolutions are first proposed to develop the party platform. You can propose any resolution you like, and everyone in attendance will vote on it. If it passes, it then will be presented at the county convention, then on to the state, and on to the National Convention. This will possibly be your only opportunity to propose a resolution, support it, or vote it down.

There is also the possibility that the caucus will elect you to be one of their representatives to attend the county convention, and from there you could advance further to being a delegate at the state or national level. National level delegates are usually the folks that have been working in the trenches for years, so don't count on this if you are a Newbie.

One year I was a Precinct Chairman (not a big deal because nobody ran against me), and went as far as being a delegate to the state convention. (During a mid-term election year). It was very interesting and gives a lot of insight into the way that your county and state party functions, who the players are, and just what kind of conservative they are. I would highly recommend it if you get the opportunity.