{"id":2063143,"date":"2023-10-11T10:06:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-gop-boycotting-state-run-primary-for-party-run-caucus-that-critics-say-favors-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:09:31","slug":"nevada-gop-boycotting-state-run-primary-for-party-run-caucus-that-critics-say-favors-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-gop-boycotting-state-run-primary-for-party-run-caucus-that-critics-say-favors-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevada GOP boycotts state primary, favoring Trump in party-run caucus."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnevada-gop-boycotting-state-run-primary-for-party-run-caucus-that-critics-say-favors-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063143&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3\">Nevada\u2064 to Host Exciting Dual Presidential Contests in \u200c2024<\/h2>\n<p>Nevada is set to \u200dmake history by hosting both a state-run primary and a party-run caucus for the 2024 Republican inter-party presidential contests. These two events will\u2062 take place within a span \u2063of\u2062 just three days in February.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As of the October 16 filing deadline, only two candidates have\u200d registered for the Feb. 6, 2024, GOP\u200d presidential primary: Reno resident Heath Fulkerson and\u2062 Texan John Castro, who is \u2062also suing to remove former President Donald Trump from several state ballots, including Nevada&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, for the Feb. 8 &#8216;First-in-the-West Nevada Caucus,&#8217; which\u200c was approved by the state party&#8217;s\u2064 central committee \u2062in\u2062 August as an alternative to\u2063 the state-run primary, President Trump, entrepreneur Vivek\u200c Ramaswamy, and\u200b radio commentator\u200d Larry Elder, Jr. have registered to participate. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/the-crucial-house-races-to-watch-in-2024-post-5498908?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Crucial House Races to Watch in 2024<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/2\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/the-crucial-house-races-to-watch-in-2024-post-5498908?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-super-pac-halts-voter-canvassing-in-4-states-to-refocus-resources-elsewhere-5485471?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis Super PAC Halts \u200bVoter Canvassing in 4 States to Refocus Resources Elsewhere<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/2\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-super-pac-halts-voter-canvassing-in-4-states-to-refocus-resources-elsewhere-5485471?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The decision to hold a \u200ccaucus instead of a primary was made by the central committee after the state&#8217;s \u200dDemocrat-led Legislature rejected proposed election reform laws by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. These laws would \u200chave required a state-issued ID for voting and registration.<\/p>\n<p>Nevada \u200bGOP Chair Michael McDonald, a 2020 Trump elector, expressed his concerns about the lack of voter ID, transparent tabulation, \u2063and unsolicited mail-in ballots flooding the streets.\u2064 He vowed to \u2064fight for free and fair\u200d elections.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 a result, the caucus will require valid IDs, use paper ballots, and be a same-day event. On the\u2062 other\u2064 hand, the primary, conducted under Nevada&#8217;s\u200c election laws, will feature universal mail-in ballots, early voting, same-day registration, and only require an ID for voter registration, not for casting ballots at the polls.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Prior to the 2022 midterms, Nevada used a\u2064 caucus system to allocate\u200d delegates to \u2063national conventions since 1981. However, after the 2020 presidential election, \u2064the state \u2063Legislature adopted a presidential primary system. The Nevada GOP central committee opposed this change and filed a\u200c lawsuit in May 2023 to retain the caucus.<\/p>\n<p>Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar explained that under the 2021 state law, his office is required to conduct a state-run primary once a second \u2062candidate \u2062registers to run, \u200dregardless \u200bof their \u2063popularity or recognition.<\/p>\n<p>On\u200d October 4, John Castro registered as a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, triggering the state-run primary.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be a Democratic presidential primary\u2063 on \u2064Feb. 8, with Marianne Williamson being the only notable candidate among the three who have filed with the state.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Aguilar clarified that his office\u2063 is simply following state law in organizing the contest. If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-gop-boycotting-state-run-primary-for-party-run-caucus-that-critics-say-favors-trump\/\" title=\"Nevada GOP boycotts state primary, favoring Trump in party-run caucus.\">state \u2064party committee wishes<\/a> to \u2063conduct its own separate binding\u2064 caucus with its own rules, they are free to do so in\u200d coordination with their national committees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Florida Gov. Ron\u200c DeSantis speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting, Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas, soon after former President Donald Trump became the first to declare his intention to seek the GOP \u200bnomination in the 2024 presidential race. (Photo by Scott Olson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>&#8216;Rigged&#8217; for Trump<\/h2>\n<p>The central committee&#8217;s August caucus vote included an important provision: any candidate participating in \u2062the Feb. 6 state-run primary would be excluded from the Feb. 8 \u2064party caucus \u2063ballot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As of October 10, none\u200d of the \u200cleading Republican candidates have entered the state-run primary, while only the \u2062Trump, Ramaswamy,\u2064 and Elder campaigns have signed up for the caucus on Feb. 8.<\/p>\n<p>With the filing deadlines approaching, it remains uncertain which \u200bnomination contest other GOP candidates will choose. \u200bFlorida Gov. Ron \u200bDeSantis&#8217; campaign and supporting PACs have been openly critical of the \u200dNevada GOP central committee and Mr. McDonald in\u200d particular.<\/p>\n<p>In September, the DeSantis-backing &#8216;Never Back Down&#8217; super PAC dramatically scaled back its operations \u2064in Nevada, alleging that caucus rules are rigged\u2063 in favor of \u200cPresident Trump.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump, who expressed support for the caucus in August, \u200dofficially signed onto\u200b the Feb. 8 event this week, according to an Oct.\u200b 10\u2064 Nevada GOP press release.<\/p>\n<p>The central committee&#8217;s announcement stated that President Trump&#8217;s decision to run in the 2024 presidential race reflects his dedication to the people of Nevada and his commitment to the &#8216;America First&#8217; agenda.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to welcome President Donald J. Trump to the \u2063&#8217;First-in-the-West Nevada Caucus.&#8217; His strong America First policies resonate with voters in the Silver State and across the nation,&#8221; said Mr. McDonald. &#8220;This is a tremendous opportunity for Nevadans to connect with\u200c a candidate who has\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a> of\u2063 delivering results.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Voters can pre-register for the &#8216;First-in-the-West&#8217; caucus on\u200d the Nevada Republican Party&#8217;s website, as per the central committee&#8217;s plan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact do notable candidates like Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, Larry Elder\u200b Jr., and Marianne Williamson have \u200don \u200cthe \u200cexcitement and media coverage of the Nevada contests<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Oming Nevada for his keynote address. (John Locher\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30\/FLMREED294GKOFPANOBRONSESANTISM-600x469.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is anticipated that the \u2063dual contests in Nevada will generate\u200d excitement and media attention, as\u200b the state plays a crucial role in the presidential nominating process. Nevada is considered an early voting state, giving candidates an opportunity to gain momentum and support\u2064 before heading into \u200dSuper Tuesday and the rest of the primary season.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Republican Party&#8217;s decision to hold both a primary and a caucus \u2063reflects the \u2064divide within the party regarding the best method of selecting\u2064 its candidate. \u200dWhile some \u200bargue that a primary is a more democratic\u2063 process that allows for greater participation, others believe that a caucus allows for more grassroots involvement and a longer vetting process.<\/p>\n<p>The state party&#8217;s decision to\u200b include the caucus \u2063as \u2064an alternative to the primary shows that there is no consensus within\u2063 the party on this issue. It will\u200c be interesting to see how the different contests play out and whether one method proves to be more successful in attracting voters and\u2063 shaping the narrative of the Republican presidential race.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the \u200bpresence of notable candidates \u200cin both the primary and the caucus adds to the excitement surrounding these events. Former President Donald \u2064Trump&#8217;s participation in the caucus, as well as his legal battle to remove himself from state ballots, will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kari-lake-launching-arizona-senate-campaign-oct-10\/\" title=\"Kari Lake to kick off Arizona Senate campaign on Oct. 10.\">undoubtedly draw attention<\/a> and \u200cmedia coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and radio commentator Larry Elder, Jr. are also registered participants in the caucus, bringing their own unique perspectives and platforms to the race. The inclusion of these candidates further demonstrates the diversity of opinion within the Republican Party and the wide\u2062 range of \u200cvoices vying for the presidential nomination.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u200b Democratic side, Marianne Williamson is the only notable candidate \u2064registered for the\u2063 state-run primary. While she may not have the same\u200b level of name recognition as some of\u200d the Republican candidates, her presence adds to the overall competitiveness of\u200b the Nevada contests.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the decision \u200cto host both a state-run\u200b primary and a party-run caucus \u2063in Nevada is a significant development in the 2024 presidential race. It \u2064showcases the\u200d state&#8217;s importance in the nominating process and the differing opinions within the\u2063 Republican Party on candidate selection methods.<\/p>\n<p>These \u200ddual contests are sure to generate enthusiasm among\u2063 voters and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nevada plans to host the nation&#8217;s third and fourth 2024 Republican inter-party presidential contests. These will include a state-run primary and a party-run caucus, taking place within three days in February. Reno resident Heath Fulkerson and Texan John Castro, who is suing to remove former President Donald Trump from various state positions, have filed for candidacy before the October 16 deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":509,"featured_media":2063144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/509"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}