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Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Sat Jul 22, 2006 at 12:16:15 PM EST
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The Democratic National Committee has selected Nevada as an early caucus state, beating out Colorado and other states that had vied for the position. The Nevada primary will now take place in between those of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Sen. Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) had this to say (received by e-mail, no link yet):

"I am thrilled that the Democratic National Committee has selected Nevada as an early caucus state for the 2008 presidential election and I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this possible. Specifically, I want to thank co-chairs Alexis Herman and James Roosevelt, the members of the Rules and Bylaws Committee and the other states that competed in this process.

"Nevada has always been a battleground state and by positioning our caucuses at the early stages of the process, Nevada voters will have a much stronger voice in determining who the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee will be. I am pleased that the members of the DNC recognized our state and its people who are as diverse as our country itself and reflect the attitudes and values of working America.

Other states that sought the early caucus slot:

Ten states plus the District of Columbia had applied for the openings: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, South Carolina and West Virginia.

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    Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State | 4 comments (4 topical)
    Re: Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State (none / 0) (#1)
    by Dadler on Sat Jul 22, 2006 at 12:23:16 PM EST
    Why do the Dems insist on caucusing early where their support hasn't an nth of the force that California's does? Start outside and work in. But what do I know?

    Re: Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State (none / 0) (#2)
    by aw on Sat Jul 22, 2006 at 01:26:48 PM EST
    How come NJ never has any say in anything? Why are low-population states always first?

    Re: Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Jul 22, 2006 at 06:07:50 PM EST
    I wonder if the strenght of Colorado's netroots had anything to do with Colorado NOT being selected?

    Re: Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State (none / 0) (#4)
    by rdandrea on Sun Jul 23, 2006 at 01:11:55 PM EST
    How come NJ never has any say in anything? Why are low-population states always first?
    For its size, NJ is probably the most expensive state to advertise in because half of it is in the NY media market and the other half is in the Philly market. Both are pretty pricey. Running an early primary there would bankrupt most candidates too early in the race to have much fun later. Low-population states are easier and cheaper for the little guys. Often a win, or even a good showing, in an inexpensive low-population state can boost their fundraising potential. Not to mention that NJ politics is very much a contact sport. I wouldn't want to do ANYTHING there before my campaign team was well-organized and had a few good tests under its belt.

    Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State | 4 comments (4 topical)