Opinion
Idaho GOP Presidential Caucus: An Event for Every Republican
Idaho Republicans have moved to a caucus system for selecting their U.S. presidential nominee. While Democrats in Idaho have long relied on presidential caucuses to select their candidate and are familiar with the process, this is a new adventure for Republicans in the state. Because it is imperative that we understand and participate in our local presidential caucus, I have addressed some of the most commonly asked questions about the Republican presidential caucus.
1. Why did we replace the primary election with the caucus for selecting the Republican presidential nominee?
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