a local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc.
a meeting of party members within a legislative body to select leaders and determine strategy.
(often initial capital letter)a faction within a legislative body that pursues its interests through the legislative process: the Women's Caucus; the Black Caucus.
any group or meeting organized to further a special interest or cause.
verb (used without object)
to hold or meet in a caucus.
verb (used with object)
to bring up or hold for discussion in a caucus: The subject was caucused.
to bring together or poll in a caucus: The paper caucused its new editorial board on Friday.The chairman caucused the water pollution committee before making recommendations.
Origin of caucus
An Americanism first recorded in 1755–65, apparently first used in the name of the Caucus Club of colonial Boston; further origin uncertain; perhaps from Medieval Latin caucus “drinking vessel,” Late Latin caucum, from Greek kaûkos; or perhaps from Virginia Algonquian Cawcawwassough “elders of the Chickahominy people”
For the first nine months of 2019, Pelosi also stood firm against liberals’ calls to impeach the president, even after a majority of her caucus demanded his ouster – all in the name of her frontliners.
Trump moves closer to Pelosi in economic aid talks, and House speaker must decide next move|Rachael Bade, Erica Werner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
She reportedly urged her caucus members not to be a “cheap date.”
Why House Democrats have good reason to be anxious about no coronavirus relief deal|Amber Phillips|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
While she didn’t vote for the nuclear bailout bill at the heart of the Householder bribery scandal, 10 Democrats, more than a quarter of her caucus, did.
Can This Millennial Power Broker Lead an Ohio Comeback for Democrats?|Nick Fouriezos|September 10, 2020|Ozy
Alexander Dobrindt, the deputy caucus leader and a member of the Bavarian branch of Merkel’s bloc, demanded new EU sanctions against Russia.
Pressure builds on Merkel to exit Russian pipeline deal to punish Putin|Bernhard Warner|September 3, 2020|Fortune
The virtual caucus had 5,390 page views from 3,050 unique devices, a spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee told the Blade.
LGBTQ delegates at Democratic convention want to do more than beat Trump|Chris Johnson|August 19, 2020|Washington Blade
Pat Robertson finished second in the 1988 Iowa caucus, and it was all downhill from there.
Can Huckabee Convert the GOP’s Moneymen?|Lloyd Green|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Both are considered marginal figures in the House GOP caucus and have no real base of support for their respective bids.
The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention|Ben Jacobs|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The House caucus appears to be far more populist, feisty, and ready to push the debate on economic issues than it has in the past.
‘Cromnibus’ Passes, But Did Anyone Win?|Ben Jacobs|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On June 18, 1971, the caucus threw its inaugural dinner at the Dunbar Hotel.
When Bill Cosby N-Bombed the Congressional Black Caucus|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I'm going to support the caucus as long as I live,” Cosby said.
When Bill Cosby N-Bombed the Congressional Black Caucus|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The caucus next went on record with a resolution calling for the protection of the uniform.
The Story of The American Legion|George Seay Wheat
First, unjust election laws and lack of proper primaries have permitted the corrupt arts of the caucus politician.
Elements of Debating|Leverett S. Lyon
Colonel Bud stated that it now devolved upon the caucus to name the committee of one.
Sundry Accounts|Irvin S. Cobb
Perhaps a better procedure would be to hold the caucus after the discussion has terminated but before the final vote is taken.
Government in the United States|James Wilford Garner
Friction naturally resulted, but the 1880 elections confirmed the success of the Caucus and consolidated its power.
What’s The Difference Between “Caucus” vs. “Primary”?Democracy is messy business. Just look at the election process! Before an election, there's the primary. Or is it a caucus? What exactly is the difference between the two? And why do some states have one but not the other?
A meeting of members of a political party to nominate candidates, choose convention delegates, plan campaign tactics, determine party policy, or select leaders for a legislature.