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Beautiful_Repeat_718 t1_iz40sgt wrote

Reply to comment by FloozyFoot in Sununu, GOP blast DNC demand that NH change primary law by IBlazeMyOwnPath

Why is it such a big deal that it's moved? Is it literally bragging rights of being "the first in the nation" that's causing all this backlash?

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Wiked_Pissah t1_iz56fct wrote

The first few primaries set the tone for much of the rest of the election. The inention is to move the first primary to a state that is more racially diverse and representative of the country as a whole. NH is 92% white, 2.7% asian and 1.55% black. SC is 69% white and 27% black and 2% asian. Nationally, the racial makeup is 75.8% white, 13.6% black and 6.1% asian. Obviously SC isn't a perfect choice but has more diversity than NH.

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SameOldiesSong t1_izahjn4 wrote

The reasoning makes sense. The thought that they could force NH to violate their own statute or change their laws to cater to the wishes of the DNC is insane. Not sure if they thought this one through.

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