tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post8196303809097202182..comments2024-03-26T05:22:08.256-04:00Comments on Frontloading HQ: The Clock is Ticking on States to Change 2012 Primary Dates: ConnecticutJosh Putnamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301836432446874997noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-88688262253026662352011-03-02T20:30:52.997-05:002011-03-02T20:30:52.997-05:00MP,
I don't think it is apathy or ignorance. I...MP,<br />I don't think it is apathy or ignorance. In cases like Connecticut and Delaware it is a lack of urgency based on the combination of the Democrats being in control in both states (and not having a contested 2012 nomination race) and the timing of the legislative session (both when and the length of the session).<br /><br />No, no one in these states, that I'm aware of, has spoken out on the issue and I think that speaks to the above and the fact that there are bigger fish to fry early in the session.<br /><br />Florida is obviously a unique situation because the Republicans are defiant and the Democrats are exhibiting some urgency in filing bills so that they can meet the rules laid down by the DNC (to do everything in their power to move the primary back into compliance).Josh Putnamhttp://frontloading.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-54418785423924539562011-03-02T18:14:28.752-05:002011-03-02T18:14:28.752-05:00I guess the logical question is: *Why* are some st...I guess the logical question is: *Why* are some states not proposing any legislation to move their primary later?<br /><br />In the case of Florida, the state legislative leaders have already gone on the record as saying they want the earlier primary, because they think that, even with any delegate penalty, an earlier primary gives them more influence.<br /><br />But in Connecticut and other such states, have state legislators spoken publicly about this? Are they trying to go early to get more influence, or is the issue of primary timing just so low on the issues radar that the legislators don't really care? Have they just not bothered presenting legislation out of some combination of apathy and ignorance of the new national party rules?astrojobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643324377144064814noreply@blogger.com