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It is being reported that Alaska, Washington State and Hawaii are considering taking part in one large Western Regional Caucus, at least on the Democratic side.
I am now researching if this just means a common date, or if the three states are planning to pool their delegates together. As far as I know, there is nothing in either party's rules to prohibit this.
First found here:
The Green Papers What s New
"The Alaska Democratic Party has posted their draft 2016 National Convention Delegate Selection process. The "first determining step" of Alaska's delegate selection process will occur on 26 March 2016 with the House District Caucuses. This date is based on Alaska's participation in a Western Regional caucus with Hawaii and Washington State. If the Regional caucus does not occur, Alaska's House District Caucuses will occur on 1 March 2016."
Interesting development. And apart from any federal influence.
In 2008, the states, mostly the acela States, around Washington D.C., all held their primaries, which were then dubbed the Potomac primaries....
One very good reason for this kind of stuff is: $$$$
States that have common media markets, if they have the primary together on one day, save candidates extra advertising and travel costs, which also means less of a frenzy in fundraising.
AceRothstein
I am now researching if this just means a common date, or if the three states are planning to pool their delegates together. As far as I know, there is nothing in either party's rules to prohibit this.
First found here:
The Green Papers What s New
"The Alaska Democratic Party has posted their draft 2016 National Convention Delegate Selection process. The "first determining step" of Alaska's delegate selection process will occur on 26 March 2016 with the House District Caucuses. This date is based on Alaska's participation in a Western Regional caucus with Hawaii and Washington State. If the Regional caucus does not occur, Alaska's House District Caucuses will occur on 1 March 2016."
Interesting development. And apart from any federal influence.
In 2008, the states, mostly the acela States, around Washington D.C., all held their primaries, which were then dubbed the Potomac primaries....
One very good reason for this kind of stuff is: $$$$
States that have common media markets, if they have the primary together on one day, save candidates extra advertising and travel costs, which also means less of a frenzy in fundraising.
AceRothstein
