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| EDITORIAL: | ||
| Explaining the Nevada Caucuses | ||
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Over the last several months the Progress has been reporting on the national political activity that has gone in our small town. Our lives are legitimately busy and it is difficult to find the time to even realize that we need to vote in November let alone decided who to vote for. Nevertheless, Nevadans have an important opportunity coming up next week in the Presidential caucuses. In the past the Nevada primaries were held in September in recent years this has been changed to August. This year, the primaries will still be held in August for all candidates on the list, with the exception of the presidential candidates. Nevadans will be allowed to choose their presidential candidates on Saturday, January 19. Those who may feel confused about the caucus process; or do not know what to do or how it works, should not let this keep them from participating. Rather, they are in good company. Caucuses have been held in Nevada since the 1960, however, this will be the earliest caucus held in Nevada history. This, of course, explains all the recent attention that Nevada has been getting from presidential hopefuls. Since the scheduling (and the added significance it brings) is new to Nevadans, one can rest assured that very few people will know completely what they are doing. So we encourage our readers to not miss this chance to make history. It is the intention of the Progress, as much as we are able, to explain the caucus process as it has been explained to us. For the members of the Democratic Party in Moapa Valley the caucus sign-in begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 19. You must be registered to vote in the State of Nevada to participate. According to the Nevada Democratic Party you can register up to 11:00 am on the January 19. For specific information regarding where your Caucus location is call the Nevada State Democratic Party (702) 737-8683 or go to the website www.nvdemscaucus.com. Once you are there find and click on the link "Find Your Caucus Location" from there you just type in your address and it tells you exactly where Democrats in your neighborhood will be meeting. Members of the Republican Party in the Valley can begin signing up for their caucus at 9:00 am on Saturday, January 19. Different from the Democratic Party, Republicans must be registered to vote 30-days before the caucus date. This means that if you were not registered to vote as a Republican before December 19 you will not be participating in the 2008 Nevada Caucuses. Specific information regarding Caucus location for members of the Republican Party can be found on the website www.nvgopcaucus.com. Once at the website find and click on the link "Find Your Caucus." Type in your address and it will give you your precinct number as well as the location of your caucus. You can also call the Nevada Republican Party at (702) 258-9182. For anyone registered as an independent you are out of luck, Nevada is a closed caucus state which means that only party members can participate. It may seem difficult to make a decision on a Presidential candidate in only 11-days. Considering, however, that statistically most Americans make their electoral choices in the days, hours, and even minutes before they vote, 11-days is not so long a time to make a decision. |
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