[okie01]

I think we need 5 ten state primary dates.

Just one problem with that: the cost of a ten-state primary.

A schedule like that will run every candidate who hasn't lined up a group of deep pockets out of the running. It's a near guarantee that the establishment wins 80-90% of the time.

The benefit of one-state-at-a-time at the outset is that it allows underfunded candidates to make their case, conceivably win...and start picking up donors.

[cripplecreek]

The system is already gamed against conservatives.

First in the nation NH needs to be first in the nation Nebraska or something.

[TomGuy]

The benefit of one-state-at-a-time at the outset is that it allows underfunded candidates to make their case

The problem at the outset is state debate stages with a dozen wannabes competing. They are lucky to get asked 2 to 3 questions due to time limitations. Debates really do not tell us much, except when the moderators are throwing the 'gotcha' questions.

The whole primaries debates system needs to be revamped.