To the Editor:

Re “Tensions in Iowa Over Long Delays in Caucus Tallies” (front page, Feb. 4):

The Iowa Democratic Party tried something new Monday night. Instead of simply giving the world one winner, the party wanted all of us to know who was the caucusgoers’ first pick, their second pick and, ultimately, the candidate who received the most delegates.

That process failed. Was it frustrating? Yes. Was it exhausting? Yes. Was it expensive? Yes. Are people angry? Of course. The new process failed. Is it the end of the world? Not at all.

It was human error. And after the years of lies from President Trump, admitting honest human mistakes is almost a breath of fresh air. No one is trying to cover it up, or make up some lie or give some pathetic line.

Take a deep breath and be reminded of the words of the humorist Will Rogers: “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.”