Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(111,313 posts)
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 06:06 AM Sep 2019

In support of Trump, Alaska Republicans cancel presidential primary

The Alaska Republican Party has officially thrown its support behind Donald Trump in next year’s presidential elections.

The party announced Saturday it is canceling next year’s presidential primary, officially known as the presidential preference poll.

Democrats will hold a separate presidential primary on April 4, 2020.

The announcement was made after a meeting of the Republican Party State Central Committee in Fairbanks. It said party officials determined “that conducting a PPP would serve no useful purpose when we have an incumbent Republican president, such as President Trump, running for the Republican nomination for President.”

Read more: https://www.adn.com/politics/2019/09/21/in-support-of-trump-alaska-republicans-cancel-presidential-primary/
(Anchorage Daily News)

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
In support of Trump, Alaska Republicans cancel presidential primary (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2019 OP
As there are several states that have canceled their Republican Primaries, why no_hypocrisy Sep 2019 #1
Because it's a big party woodsprite Sep 2019 #2

no_hypocrisy

(45,774 posts)
1. As there are several states that have canceled their Republican Primaries, why
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 06:47 AM
Sep 2019

even bother having a Republican Convention for nomination?

woodsprite

(11,854 posts)
2. Because it's a big party
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:54 AM
Sep 2019

On other people’s dimes and a convenient way to arrange clandestine meetings with Russians, Saudis, Evangelicals, and gun humpers.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Alaska»In support of Trump, Alas...