Nevada GOP Moves Caucus to Settle Squabble With NH and GOP Establishment
- Posted on October 22, 2011 at 4:36pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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‘Crisis’ averted.
After a contentious back and forth with New Hampshire, and some criticism from state and national Republicans that even led one candidate for president to skip the Las Vegas debate, Nevada has confirmed that the state’s caucus will be moved back to Feb. 4. The Las Vegas Sun on the state’s move back to February after originally moving their caucus to January 14 just days within of the heralded New Hampshire primary:
“‘We just basically want to be the adults in the room here,’ Nevada GOP chairwoman Amy Tarkanian said. ‘This has turned into a huge debacle… It’s unnecessary, it’s turned into a distraction.’
‘We will be the good guys in the end because we don’t need to be New Hampshire’s piñata,’ she said.
By making the switch, Nevada will now be holding its caucuses four days after Florida holds its primaries on Jan. 31. But by making the switch, Nevada remains the first electoral contest in the West, and gets its full complement of delegates back, as well as a promise from the Republican National Committee that the state will have top-priority seats at the convention, as well as ‘the best hotel,’ Tarkanian said.”
Nevada had originally set its primary to January 14 after Florida had moved their primary ahead of Nevada’s original caucus date. The Nevada move, however, interfered with a New Hampshire state law that insists no other state hold its primary or caucus within seven days of the New Hampshire contest. The New Hampshire primary was planned for January 10, but the state had threatened to move that date to December if Nevada did not accomodate. With Nevada’s move now back to February, the Silver State caucus is still behind Florida, Iowa and New Hampshire primaries.
The Sun writes that after the national rebuke to the orignal January move, Nevada GOP officials voted to move the date back to February but without first expressing some distaste for their fellow state GOP leaders:
“‘All of this started with Florida and their ego problem,’ said national committeewoman Heidi Smith, who said she would personally recommend any state who breaks the RNC’s rules in the future loses two-thirds of their delegates, gets no place to stay during the party convention, and loses their VIP passes.”
POLITICO writes that half the Republican field pledged to boycott the Nevada caucuses if they remained on Jan. 14, and that the last straw came when RNC Chairman Reince Priebus delivered the message, both in person and in writing, that Nevada needed to move to February. Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman, former governor of nearby Utah, had already boycotted the Las Vegas debate last week.
“This change ensures that Nevada retains its prominent national role, as the first contest in the West and it restores Nevada’s full slate of delegates to the Republican National Convention,” RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement in regards to the caucus move. “With this decision Nevada will receive the attention it deserves, and the national spotlight will focus clearly on the devastating effects that President Obama’s economic policies have had on the Silver State.”
Priebus noted in his letter to Tarkanian Thursday, that the move will indeed allow state officials priority for VIP suites and hotels in Tampa.
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bree001
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 8:49amIt’s just proof that the GOP is corrupt as the democrats and we need a tea party national convention to decide who we want to run against Obama. I feel the reason they are trying to do this sooner is so no other candidate can gain ground on Romney in the polls so when they pick him it seems like everyone wanted him. The GOP is going to pick Romney and it seems to me that the majority doesn’t want him but, will probably end up voting for him because they are afraid of splitting the vote and Obama getting back in.
Report Post »NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:47pmIf it were not for the stakes of the nation possibly reelecting our President Obama, I would be on board with you to make the GOP wake up and either join the T.E.A. Party or become obsolete.
Report Post »NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:32pmPrimaries are so 1990. Candidates for President have absolutely no reason to do bus or train tours. They have the Internet and ALL PRIMARIES SHOULD BEHELD ON THE SAME DAY IN EVERY STATE.
Apologies for the yelling, but I am extremely upset because my only voice is that it will be against our President Obama. The GOP power brokers will eliminate any legitimate contender after two or three states make them irrelevant.
We don’t need earlier and earlier primaries. Candidates don’t need to make personal appearances to sway the public. They should be held close to the date of the national convention.
Report Post »spnelson
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:06pmI used to live in Reno- and I understand John Huntsman boycotted the debate in Vegas because of this. He’d best be careful- his support may go from almost nothing to absolutely nothing if he keeps this up! Nevadans know Huntsman for the RINO he is- maybe that had something to do with his protests. Love Nevada, consider it “home”. However, NH has 4 electoral votes, Nevada 6. Perhaps holding the first primary in a state with a bigger population might be a good idea.
Report Post »theaveng
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:48am>>>”NH is not dictating to anyone. We are first in the nation, period. Move the primary back to December if necessary.”
Oh really? And screw the other 49 states? Our voice doens’t matter>? You sound like frakking France – “We are the best Member State of the EU! We french are # 1.”
What a piss-poor attitude you have there in cold, frigi, no industry of any improatnaceNew Hampshriel Rog in hell.
Report Post »kenboo1
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:40amThis really is stupid… NH has 4 votes and Nevada has 6… Kinda pails in comparison to California, Texas, or for that matter, Georgia or North Carolina… What does it really matter what these two states do or what they think? They could be first or last and they are no more than a drop in the bucket… I think this is why Herman Cain really hasn’t been there too much… I’ll bet he wins Georgia!!! I’ll be willing to bet he wins the election in 2012!!! Any takers???
Report Post »AllAmericanG
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:44pmIt’s in the NH state Constitution that they hold the first primary, and that there is a week between it and any other similar votes. So no matter what NH will always move it’s primary to be first, it’s the state law. Like it or not they aren’t going to change their state Constitution for another state(s).
Report Post »AllAmericanG
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:48pmLearn how to spell and stop insulting your fellow Americans. Is this the better country we hope our children will grow up in?
Report Post »idarusskie
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:36amyou want to change it then get elected as a delegate and go to the convention and change the rules. If the new Hampshire law conflicts take away their delegates. The party chooses their rules not the state governments. no delegates to win means no one campaigns there. No one campaigning there means no money national political spent in that state.
Report Post »Wildape
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:08amI’m disgusted by the GOP primary process. New Hampshire and Iowa get special influence in deciding which candidate gets to become the runner. There is such an east coast bias in these elections that I think the whole process should be scrapped. Ronald Reagan was a miracle to have been selected and since that time the GOP has put things in place to keep the blueblood Republicans secure. I doubt a conservative will EVER be selected. At best we will get someone posing as a conservative ala McCain or Dole or Boyner. The Republican parties in most states allow open elections so the Democrats can swap parties and water down the candidates to get a liberal RHINO in place. The Republicans have done NOTHING to ensure that primaries are sanitized for voter fraud with picture ID requirements, ballot checks, etc. to give confidence in the system. And when the general election comes they do nothing about the ACORN scams, Black Panther intimidation and absentee ballot fraud. ALSO they have done NOTHING in the last five elections about military absentee ballots. Thousands of votes cast by military members were never voiced because of Democrat shinnanegans. THE LEADERSHIP OF THE GOP IS PATHETIC. Nevada got ripped off in my view—-plain and simple.
Report Post »marine43
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 3:21pmSpot on!!!!!!!
Report Post »NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:35pmAmen to that, my brother.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:53amAs I see it, the TIMING of the primary/caucus is less important than the DIVISION of delegates. Winner-take-all states can really skew the process.
Report Post »Warm In The Desert
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:21amA dialogue reminiscent watching three or more dogs entranced with a single “Fire Hydrant”.
Have you not learned from history that “In Fighting” only serves the opposition?
If, and I’m beginning to wonder the “Big Prize” is to regain the Presidency, House, and Senate Seats for this party, one suggests bickering is the best path to assure failure in all regards. This Great Country has much to loose, and you “Petty Bickering Fools” owe much to diminish achieving the goal.
Achieve you goal first, then let the petty bickering begin.
Report Post »Warm In The Desert
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:43amAchieve you goal first, then let the petty bickering begin.
Please allow a correction to above to read .
Report Post »Achieve your goal first, then let the petty bickering begin.
dirtypolitics
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:14amAmen to that.
Report Post »BrayDeck
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 12:09amWhat gives New Hampshire and Iowa the right to decide the Presidential candidate? I say rotate the primaries so that Utah is the first next time, instead of thirty days after the 49th primary.
And my Nevada GOP capitulated to this rigged system. New Hampshire has no right to force its laws on the rest of us.
Report Post »peaches1
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 9:43pmI wonder what the real reasons are they are moving primaries and redistricting. I am pretty sure it’s not in the publics interest. We need to really look at our local and state politicians. I understand they have quite a under the radar game going not in our interest.
Report Post »TimeLifeEditor
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:08amPrimaries are moved up to decrease the number of independents who belatedly chose a side. You must Register with a party to vote in its Primary.!!! Early states withhold the moderates.
Report Post »NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:38pmTimelife, that is idiotic. Early primaries are done so that A) those early states get a voice and B) it so-called weeds out unelectable candidates. But then, who decides who is electable? The early states… or is it our wonderful media polls?
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 8:52pmWELCOME!!! to silly season. Unfortunately this silly season is going to last 13 more months. Makes Mr Smiley Face into Mr Sad Face.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 9:02pmhopefully it’s just, President Paul! President Paul! ;D
Report Post »NotaLemming
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 8:52pmThis is pure ignorance! They keep pushing these things back and back.. Eventually we will hold the caucuses after the inauguration! WTF?! This is Greed of Power. RECOGNIZE IT FOR WHAT IT IS. And who it is from and who it serves…. The ESTABLISHMENT GOP!
#Iamthe53% Screw the Establishment!
Report Post »NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:39pmAmen to that.
Report Post »Redscot
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 8:16pmWe in NH were not dictating to anyone. We are first in the nation, period. It started a long time ago to make sure we as a small state got to get counted. At this point, we are unlike any other state in the nation. We care about our politics. Each town here pays their own way. Unlike other states who get money via state and Feds, we pay our own teachers, firemen, and police in each city. We do not get subsidies for it. If the town I live in wants a new library, we pony up the money – us – not the next town or county over. We take politics seriously because each election means something to our wallets. Some other state might spend a lot of money thinking the Feds will make up the difference in shortfall. We do not. My town almost lost 2 cops & 1 fireman during the budget meetings. We chose to raise the money to solve the problem. We care about where we stand for a reason – our voice is heard. It would not be lost in the middle of the pack. Look at the record, we have a darn good record picking presidents. There is a reason why it is said, “As goes New Hampshire, so goes the nation.” We care. Politics, in this state, is serious. Get the same record and you can talk about us getting over ourselves.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 9:01pmAs it should be for every state in the nation; to pay their own way for everything. the whole federal system is a scam… states are our little countries who all agree to follow the constitution. it’s that simple… the federal system shouldn’t even exist techincally, even if we all purchase the same things.. that doesn’t matter. we all rent appartments, houses, buy houses, etc… should the feds do it for us? come on… just because we all do something doesn’t mean it should be in federal hands… that is TOO far out of reach… it should Always be in Our hands… right now you COULD go to your governors house.. but it’s impossible to go to the Feds. each state should pay for their representatives to represent them in DC. Room, Board, Supplies, etc… it shouldn’t be taken out of a “federal fund”, why should all of the states put their funds in a pot and then split them back up to the people for their salaries? that makes 0 sense. the states can just pay for them, cut out the middleman…
Report Post »theaveng
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 10:01pm>>>”We are first in the nation, period.”
As far as I am concerned, New Hampshire could just secede and join Canada. What makes you think NH is any better than the other 49 states>? You sound like frakking France – “We are the best Member State of the EU! We french are # 1.” What a piss-poor attitude you have.
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NickyLouse
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 7:41pmArrogant Redscot. you know best because you live where? I beg to differ. If you knew best, you’d no longer be there. I fart in the general direction of your arrogance.
Report Post »Landfill
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 7:43pmThere are no grown-ups in the organized GOP hierarchy. Rome burns and the GOP leaders are worried most about the comparative luxury of their hotel rooms at the national convention. Republicans need completely new leadership. The entire party leadership needs to be torn out, root and branch. This stuff is so childish and petty when compared to the imminent destruction of America.
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 8:18pmThat goes for both parties.
Report Post »swalt
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 5:45pmWhen I was younger I thought people in power were there because they were smarter, better educated and able to handle situations mere mortals like me would have trouble with. Now that I am older, I see I was quite mistaken. They are there because of money and power. Money and power do not make someone smarter or more capable. What it does is make them THINK they are smarter and more capable, causing a great divide between themselves (the elites) and the mere mortals whom they consider to be “igonrant.” We are far from ignorant. We HAVE however, been asleep. But we are waking up. There need to be term limits put in place for all of Congress, AND for the Supreme Court. Only when that has been accomplished will the people be taken seriously. Until then, they get away with whatever they want to do.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 7:02pmI think we should boycott the primaries untill they have them ALL on the same day so We can pick a canidate !
Report Post »Trance
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 9:04pmI used to think the exact same thing when I was younger. I assumed the people this country was electing must be the most honorable and best for the job. Now I find out that it’s all about gerrymandering, corruption, and money. We have to vote for some of the biggest slimeballs on the face of the planet just because we know the other guy is worse. Look at Barney Frank and and Chris Dodd. (well, after Chris Dodd got caught in that big lie about the banker bonuses he finally had to get out) Even Newt Gingrich is still a contender after cheating on his sick wife. Sure, he would probably make a great president, but I sure don’t want to vote for the dirtbag. I want to have a great president who I WANT to vote for. I like Herman Cain. So far he seems to be an honorable man, with a strong background in business. Plus, wouldn’t it be great for the Republicans to elect the first Black president in the US?
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 10:51pmYes it would it would bring back the spirt of Lincoln . CAIN 2012 !
Report Post »donh2
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 5:28pmYou See RINOS at work. NV gets bought off by promises of cushy hotel rooms and lap dance seats at the convention…How about buying people off with policy promises , that Republicans in office will work harder to cut the costs that are driving up property taxes and taking away discretionary spending to go on vacations.
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 5:22pmThe only thing that happens by having these caucasus so early is to ensure the candidates have enough time to spend the HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars our electoral process has evolved into. Mainstream RNC wants Mitt because he could potentially raise the most money, Obummer claims to be able to get at $1B. How about we go to a 3 month election cycle. No money. You get your 50,000 signatures and you qualify for a campaign advertising package funded by tax credits to the media outlets
Report Post »Stehekin912
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 5:10pmAdults in the room? I am thinking there are no adults in any rooms. So much is at stake and backbiting and squabbling are all they can do. We need to link arms, stand together and cooperate for the USA. If we don‘t then there won’t be “attention” for any state at all.
Report Post »ohyaok
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 5:05pmNew Hampster needs to get over itself, STATE LAW saying we’re first.
Report Post »Alfred F. Jones
Posted on October 22, 2011 at 7:04pmGod I agree. Who do they think they are to dictate other states. Bunch of loons there.
Report Post »AllAmericanG
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:46pmWe aren’t loons and we have other things to deal with in our state legislator like making TSA searches a sexual offense and making us a right to work state. Our legislators get paid $100 a year and they have a full plate. Back off. I thought we were supposed to be on the same side.
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