Nevada Selected as Early Caucus State
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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