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The 2012 Nevada Republican caucuses were originally scheduled to begin on February 18, 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nevadagop.org/nevada-to-hold-presidential-caucus-on-february-18-2012/ |title=Nevada to Hold Presidential Caucus on February 18, 2012|publisher=Nevada Republican Party |date=2010-12-16 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |last=Adair |first=Cory}}</ref> much later than the date in 2008, which almost immediately followed the beginning of the year in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/states/NV.html |title=Nevada Primary Results |publisher=''The New York Times'' |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref> On September 29, 2011, the entire schedule of caucuses and primaries was disrupted, however, when it was announced that the [[Republican Party of Florida]] had decided to move up its primary to January 31, in an attempt to bring attention to its own primary contest, and attract the presidential candidates to visit the state.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/florida-moves-its-primary/ |title=Florida Moves its Primary |publisher=Outside the Beltway |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-09-29 |last=Taylor |first=Steven}}</ref> Because of the move, the [[Republican National Committee]] decided to strip Florida of half of its delegates.<ref name="date">{{cite web |url=http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/25/gop-chairman-florida-will-be-penalized-and-the-2012-race-is-now-set/ |title=GOP chairman: Florida will be penalized, and 2012 race is now set |publisher=''Des Moines Register'' |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-10-25 |last=Jacobs |first=Jennifer}}</ref> Also as a result, the Nevada Republican Party, along with Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina then sought to move their caucuses back into early January.<ref name="date"/> All but Nevada, who agreed to follow Florida,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/24/1029570/-Nevada-Republicans-cave,-move-caucuses-to-Feb-4 |title=Nevada Republicans cave, move caucuses to Feb. 4 |publisher=Daily Kos |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-10-24 |last=Nir |first=David}}</ref> confirmed their caucus and primary dates to take place throughout January, with Nevada deciding to hold their contest on February 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-22/Nevada-Caucus-GOP/50869978/1 |title=Nevada moves caucus to Feb. 4 after backlash |publisher=''USA Today'' |accessdate=2011-11-04 |date=2011-10-22 |work=Associated Press}}</ref> |
The 2012 Nevada Republican caucuses were originally scheduled to begin on February 18, 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nevadagop.org/nevada-to-hold-presidential-caucus-on-february-18-2012/ |title=Nevada to Hold Presidential Caucus on February 18, 2012|publisher=Nevada Republican Party |date=2010-12-16 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |last=Adair |first=Cory}}</ref> much later than the date in 2008, which almost immediately followed the beginning of the year in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/states/NV.html |title=Nevada Primary Results |publisher=''The New York Times'' |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref> On September 29, 2011, the entire schedule of caucuses and primaries was disrupted, however, when it was announced that the [[Republican Party of Florida]] had decided to move up its primary to January 31, in an attempt to bring attention to its own primary contest, and attract the presidential candidates to visit the state.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/florida-moves-its-primary/ |title=Florida Moves its Primary |publisher=Outside the Beltway |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-09-29 |last=Taylor |first=Steven}}</ref> Because of the move, the [[Republican National Committee]] decided to strip Florida of half of its delegates.<ref name="date">{{cite web |url=http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/25/gop-chairman-florida-will-be-penalized-and-the-2012-race-is-now-set/ |title=GOP chairman: Florida will be penalized, and 2012 race is now set |publisher=''Des Moines Register'' |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-10-25 |last=Jacobs |first=Jennifer}}</ref> Also as a result, the Nevada Republican Party, along with Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina then sought to move their caucuses back into early January.<ref name="date"/> All but Nevada, who agreed to follow Florida,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/24/1029570/-Nevada-Republicans-cave,-move-caucuses-to-Feb-4 |title=Nevada Republicans cave, move caucuses to Feb. 4 |publisher=Daily Kos |accessdate=2011-11-03 |date=2011-10-24 |last=Nir |first=David}}</ref> confirmed their caucus and primary dates to take place throughout January, with Nevada deciding to hold their contest on February 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-22/Nevada-Caucus-GOP/50869978/1 |title=Nevada moves caucus to Feb. 4 after backlash |publisher=''USA Today'' |accessdate=2011-11-04 |date=2011-10-22 |work=Associated Press}}</ref> |
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Although the caucuses are scheduled to conclude by 3PM at the latest on February 4 with results for all counties except [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] to be announced by the party at 5 PM, a special caucus will be held at the [[The Adelson Educational Campus|Adelson Educational Campus]] at 7 PM. This caucus is intended to accommodate |
Although the caucuses are scheduled to conclude by 3PM at the latest on February 4 with results for all counties except [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] to be announced by the party at 5 PM, a special caucus will be held at the [[The Adelson Educational Campus|Adelson Educational Campus]] at 7 PM. This caucus is intended to accommodate those who observe a Saturday [[Sabbath]].<ref>Molly Ball (27 January 2012), [http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/in-nevada-sheldon-adelson-gets-his-very-own-caucus/252166/ "In Nevada, Sheldon Adelson Gets His Very Own Caucus"] ''[[The Atlantic]]''</ref> |
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The 2012 Nevada Republican caucuses will be held on February 4.[1]
Background
Date of caucuses
The 2012 Nevada Republican caucuses were originally scheduled to begin on February 18, 2012,[2] much later than the date in 2008, which almost immediately followed the beginning of the year in January 2008.[3] On September 29, 2011, the entire schedule of caucuses and primaries was disrupted, however, when it was announced that the Republican Party of Florida had decided to move up its primary to January 31, in an attempt to bring attention to its own primary contest, and attract the presidential candidates to visit the state.[4] Because of the move, the Republican National Committee decided to strip Florida of half of its delegates.[5] Also as a result, the Nevada Republican Party, along with Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina then sought to move their caucuses back into early January.[5] All but Nevada, who agreed to follow Florida,[6] confirmed their caucus and primary dates to take place throughout January, with Nevada deciding to hold their contest on February 4, 2012.[7]
Although the caucuses are scheduled to conclude by 3PM at the latest on February 4 with results for all counties except Clark County to be announced by the party at 5 PM, a special caucus will be held at the Adelson Educational Campus at 7 PM. This caucus is intended to accommodate those who observe a Saturday Sabbath.[8]
See also
- Republican Party presidential debates, 2012
- Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012
- Results of the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries
References
- ^ Peoples, Steve (2011-10-22). "Nevada Caucus Date: Nevada Moves Date To Feb. 4". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- ^ Adair, Cory (2010-12-16). "Nevada to Hold Presidential Caucus on February 18, 2012". Nevada Republican Party. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- ^ "Nevada Primary Results". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Taylor, Steven (2011-09-29). "Florida Moves its Primary". Outside the Beltway. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ a b Jacobs, Jennifer (2011-10-25). "GOP chairman: Florida will be penalized, and 2012 race is now set". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Nir, David (2011-10-24). "Nevada Republicans cave, move caucuses to Feb. 4". Daily Kos. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ "Nevada moves caucus to Feb. 4 after backlash". Associated Press. USA Today. 2011-10-22. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Molly Ball (27 January 2012), "In Nevada, Sheldon Adelson Gets His Very Own Caucus" The Atlantic
External links
- Official website of Nevada's Secretary of State's office
- Official website of the Nevada Republican Party