Thursday, August 09, 2007
When will this madness end?
"South Carolina is poised to hold its Republican presidential primary earlier than Feb. 2, 2008, likely in mid-January, a move that is expected to push New Hampshire and Iowa to follow suit," GOPUSA reports.
If this madness continues, it's not inconceivable that the New Hampshire primary and Iowa caucuses will one day be held a full year before the next year's presidential election.
Update:
More from this morning's Wall Street Journal:
"The first votes of the 2008 presidential election could well be cast in 2007 -- in Iowa homes and halls decorated for Christmas -- once the dust settles from a new round of jockeying among the states with early nominating contests."
Update: Update:
"The South Carolina Republican Party moved its presidential primary to Jan. 19 on Thursday in a move that will likely force New Hampshire and Iowa to move earlier on the schedule," WMUR Manchester reports.
"South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson announced the decision at the New Hampshire Statehouse. He said that the location was chosen to show solidarity with the state that traditionally holds the first primary in the country.
"'We're here to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our friends in New Hampshire,' Dawson said.
"Under New Hampshire law, Secretary of State Bill Galvin must schedule the primary at least a week before any similar contest, meaning it could be held no later than Jan. 12. Galvin also has the power to schedule the primary at short notice."
If this madness continues, it's not inconceivable that the New Hampshire primary and Iowa caucuses will one day be held a full year before the next year's presidential election.
Update:
More from this morning's Wall Street Journal:
"The first votes of the 2008 presidential election could well be cast in 2007 -- in Iowa homes and halls decorated for Christmas -- once the dust settles from a new round of jockeying among the states with early nominating contests."
Update: Update:
"The South Carolina Republican Party moved its presidential primary to Jan. 19 on Thursday in a move that will likely force New Hampshire and Iowa to move earlier on the schedule," WMUR Manchester reports.
"South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson announced the decision at the New Hampshire Statehouse. He said that the location was chosen to show solidarity with the state that traditionally holds the first primary in the country.
"'We're here to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our friends in New Hampshire,' Dawson said.
"Under New Hampshire law, Secretary of State Bill Galvin must schedule the primary at least a week before any similar contest, meaning it could be held no later than Jan. 12. Galvin also has the power to schedule the primary at short notice."
# posted by Joltin' Django @ Thursday, August 09, 2007 
