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How Democrats' New Primary Calendar Changes the Chessboard
The New York Times via Yahoo ^
| December 5, 2022
| By Blake Hounshell and Lisa Lerer
Posted on 12/05/2022 10:34:42 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: 1Old Pro
I’m not sure the black vote is relevant for either side.
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posted on
12/05/2022 11:46:09 AM PST
by
KobraKai
To: KobraKai
I’m not sure the black vote is relevant for either side.They turned Atlanta, Detroit, Philly, Phoenix, and that handed it to Biden.
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posted on
12/05/2022 11:48:21 AM PST
by
1Old Pro
To: 1Old Pro
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12/05/2022 11:48:59 AM PST
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KobraKai
To: Oldeconomybuyer
It’s kabuki theater. New Hampshire has a law that requires them to be the first primary. I’m not sure about Iowa. Elections are a state issue.
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posted on
12/05/2022 11:49:01 AM PST
by
ConservativeInPA
(Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
To: chajin
no, and actually there is not much the DNC or RNC can do to enforce this “change” since its not really up to them, but to each state.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Can we please stop using the euphemism “racially diverse” when we all know that it means “non-white.”
To: Dr. Sivana
As I recall, the top vote getter in the 1976 Iowa caucuses, was “uncomitted”.
Remember, that the Iowa caucuses are set up to elect delegates to the convention that summer. In a crowded field, Iowa Democrats first choice was to elect uncommitted delegates to their convention, rather than delegates pledged to a specific candidate.
The 2nd choice was a fellow named Jimmy Carter. As the “winner” among actual human beings, Carter got all the momentum and news media coverage as the “winner” of the caucuses.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
LOL!
Now that we have engineered "elections", these political articles are a waste of time to even glance at.
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12/05/2022 12:23:19 PM PST
by
kiryandil
(put yer vote in the box, chump. HARHARHARHAR)
To: Dilbert San Diego
As I recall, the top vote getter in the 1976 Iowa caucuses, was “uncommitted”. Correct. The strategy of voting "UNCOMMITTED" for leverage at the convention has all but disappeared. So to has the practice of running "Favorite Son" candidates who had no intention to truly stand for nomination, but to use the bloc of delegates for influence on behalf of the state or an interest.
Here's an example from the Illinois ballor in 1976:
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posted on
12/05/2022 12:46:14 PM PST
by
Dr. Sivana
(What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
To: Oldeconomybuyer
This move gives Joe a bump at the start.
If Joe doesn’t run…this kills Mayor Pete.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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12/05/2022 3:06:38 PM PST
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Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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