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BigmanPigman

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3. This probably has nothing to do with your post but

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Sun Aug 6, 2017, 04:54 PM

Aug 2017

why are certain states chosen to be the first to hold primary elections and not others. How did this get started and why do we still follow it? Iowa and New Hampshire determine the primary candidates before more populous states like CA which is last.

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Primary voters, not the DNC/DCCC, are responsible for imposing litmus tests on our candidates. [View all] geek tragedy Aug 2017 OP

It is also the Democratic Organizations in each House District who are responsible. guillaumeb Aug 2017 #1

Then the DCCC should stop trying to influence that process n/t leftstreet Aug 2017 #2

In general yes, the DCCC should have a general rule of geek tragedy Aug 2017 #6

This probably has nothing to do with your post but BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #3

DCCC is only for congressional races crazycatlady Aug 2017 #4

All of your points make sense--thanks! nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #5

But the money is directed to candidates based on the whims of the DNC/DCCC. Vinca Aug 2017 #7

DCCC generally tries to help candidates in close GE races over the finish line. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #8

DCCC often won't get involved until after the primary crazycatlady Aug 2017 #9