Cruz wins Wyoming
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genesis27:3
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The same concerned post came up on another forum, and I said there:
You would be amazed at the amount of voters who vote not having a clue as to what the candidate's stance of verious issues really are. I'd say more than half.
You would be amazed at the amount of voters who vote not having a clue as to what the candidate's stance of verious issues really are. I'd say more than half.
brdhuntr
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He won in Idaho too. To many sheep following the dictates of the Big Giant Head in Utah...
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highplainsdrifter
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Less than 1000 people voted on Saturday in Wyoming's caucus. And that process was orchestrated by the GOP establishment. We badly need a statewide primary process where all Republicans are more likely to participate. One thousand people, who claim to represent all Republicans, gave Cruz 9 delegates. I hope and pray it is not the 9 that will push him over the top.
If you think "orchestrated" is too strong a word, take a look at the Wyoming GOP website. Under friends and allies, you will see "American Lands Council". You will also see "Wyoming Liberty Group". Both of these organizations are strong advocates of transfer/sale: http://wyoming.gop/friends-and-allies/
If you are as unhappy with the caucus system as I am (and the closed system it represents), please let the Wyoming GOP know at: http://wyoming.gop/contact-us/
If you think "orchestrated" is too strong a word, take a look at the Wyoming GOP website. Under friends and allies, you will see "American Lands Council". You will also see "Wyoming Liberty Group". Both of these organizations are strong advocates of transfer/sale: http://wyoming.gop/friends-and-allies/
If you are as unhappy with the caucus system as I am (and the closed system it represents), please let the Wyoming GOP know at: http://wyoming.gop/contact-us/
CrossCreeks
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Colorado Cowboy
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You said it...."We don't vote". We have a caucus system here in Colorado too. My belief is that it takes the vote out of the hands of the voter and gives it to the party. The thing that I realized years ago, was that each party sets their own rules on how they select their candidate for President, and they may be completely different from each other. I hate this system and at least here in Colorado the way to change it rests with the state legislature. Good luck getting them to agree on anything!
RICMIC
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There is a strong ground swell in Minnesota to change from the caucus system to the primary for the same reason. The problem with most primaries is that 10% of the electorate determine who goes on to the general election. In a typical caucus, that number may well be 1% to 3%. This year, in MN that caucus number actually neared 10%. At least there is a 70% general election participation rate in MN. I don't want to get too involved in politics on this forum as it can get folks really worked up. Just keep in mind that it is important to not just focus on a single issue when deciding who to support
brushcreek
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highplainsdrifter
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Are you serious? Have you seen this?
http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/environment/article64362377.html
And even if the Wyoming caucus vote supports the candidate you prefer, you have to wonder why less than 1000 people should be able to give that candidate 9 delegates. What happened to the principle of "one man, one vote". These 1000 people are claiming to represent thousands of Wyoming Republicans.
wa-hunter
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Sometimes a single issue is so important that it becomes the focus and dictates who to support, in my opinion
HuskyMusky
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We all know it's Trump vs. Hilary unless Bernie somehow upsets Hilary.
And if it's not Trump, he'll run as a 3rd party.
And if it's not Trump, he'll run as a 3rd party.
SunnyInCO
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I still think he is in it for the publicity and when it gets down to the end he will do something real stupid and then drop out. What he is doing now may be the start of the process.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I am for or against Trump on policy but do not appreciate his antics right now.
shootbrownelk
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The system in Wyoming and other States is rigged. The party establishment gets to decide who gets the delegates. The voting system has always been rigged in Wyoming.
tim
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highplainsdrifter
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Maybe there is some hope of reform. Read below. Let's give the Wyoming Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee an earful!
http://www.wyomingnews.com/news/lawmakers-to-consider-abandoning-caucus-process/article_373ca786-e68b-11e5-aef6-b3e86530618d.html
Here is a link to the Joint Committee:
http://legisweb.state.wy.us/LegislatorSummary/CommitteeMembers.aspx?strCommitteeID=07
http://www.wyomingnews.com/news/lawmakers-to-consider-abandoning-caucus-process/article_373ca786-e68b-11e5-aef6-b3e86530618d.html
Here is a link to the Joint Committee:
http://legisweb.state.wy.us/LegislatorSummary/CommitteeMembers.aspx?strCommitteeID=07
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can some of you guys give a few good reasons why trump should be prez? a few good reasons. im just interested on where everyone's heads are. I my self voted for Kasich in primaries. was just who I felt most comfortable with. I am pulling for trump now. just interested in what everyone likes outside of the fed land ordeal. and religion shouldn't play a factor.
cruz won Idaho due to Boise and surrounding areas massive population, which is a lot of libs.