The whole caucus process ought to eventually have the national convention delegation reflect delegates that respect the vote on caucus night. What we have now is a total co-opting of the process and Ron-freaking Paul in the running to have a majority of Iowa’s delegation to the national convention. That is so freakin’ wrong. I don’t have to leave the Iowa Republican party... it left me.
In my experience, Paultards don’t have staying power. I attribute Paul’s showing not to crafty supporters, but to Romney-fatigued party regulars just backing away. I’m guessing the off-year caucuses in 2014 (yes, there are caucuses in Iowa in non-presidential election years) will be ripe for a takeover by Tea Party/social conservatives.
In even large Iowa precincts, a group of ten people (sometimes less) who plan ahead can pretty much take over a caucus. Find local friends and plan ahead.