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March 4, 2008
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Why would the Texas primary be called a caucus?
Texas does not call there primary a caucus. They actually have both, held on the same day. Some of the delegates are awarded through the primary process, and some of the delegates are determined through the caucus.
Where will the Texas caucus take place?
At he local precints after the primary/
Can children come to Texas caucus?
Yes, you may take your children to the caucus. I asked the Asst. Director of my local Democratic party and he said absolutely.
How many delegates to the conventions does Texas have?
Texas has a total of 228 democratic delegates, 126 delegates will be chosen proportionately according to the primary vote, 67 delegates will be chosen by the caucus process, and 35 delegates will be "Super Delegates". The caucus process begins at the precinct conventions and is completed at the Texas Democratic State Convention. So if you live in Texas you must go to the primary and caucus.
Who won the Republican Iowa Caucus in 2016?
Mike Huckabee
What is the name for the private meetings in which republican and democratic members in each house choose their own leader?
The meeting you are describing in your question is a Caucus.The caucus is any gathering of people of like mind on a subject. It doesn't necessarily have to be limited to one political party.In the Texas Legislature there is a Coastal Caucus that includes both Democrats and Republicans that represent the Texas Coast. Ordinarily they would have no reason to get together, but Texas is a big state and the needs of coastal residents are not well respected by their drier and higher cousins. Thus the need for a vehicle to get together and that is a Caucus.
What is the name for the private meetings in which republican and democratic members in each house choose their own leaders?
The meeting you are describing in your question is a Caucus.The caucus is any gathering of people of like mind on a subject. It doesn't necessarily have to be limited to one political party.In the Texas Legislature there is a Coastal Caucus that includes both Democrats and Republicans that represent the Texas Coast. Ordinarily they would have no reason to get together, but Texas is a big state and the needs of coastal residents are not well respected by their drier and higher cousins. Thus the need for a vehicle to get together and that is a Caucus.
When will the Texas caucus votes be counted?
The full results should be accurately calculated by the end of March. Don't worry, we'll know the recipient of the Texas delegates by convention time.
What words refer to a close meeting?
Caucus
Can a state have both a primary and a caucus?
Some people feel like they're under pressure when they have to discuss who they're voting for like at a caucus, so some states think that it should be a private thing like a primary when you vote behind a curtain.
A meeting held by a political party to choose their party's candidate for president or decide policy?
A caucus is a meeting where members of a political party discuss political business. The two major parties in the U. S. are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
When was The Conservative Caucus created?
The Conservative Caucus was created in 1974.
