Colorado Moves Into Early Primary Date Discussions

Submitted by Anonymous on September 26, 2011 - 9:01am

Another player has stepped into the debate as Florida eyes placing itself among the first primaries of the 2012 presidential selection process.

Colorado Republicans have decided they want a greater voice in the GOP contest by moving the states primary from March 6 to Feb. 7.

Unlike the anticipated consequences of Florida moving up its primary, Colorados isnt expected to violate RNC rules as the event is considered nonbinding in the states pledge of delegates.

Florida Republican and Democratic lawmakers are expected to decide Friday on a primary date for the state.

Last Friday, Florida Republican and Democratic lawmakers agreed that the state should schedule its presidential primary to be the fifth in the nation. But they also agreed to wait for the South Carolina primary date to be set.

South Carolina's primary is tentatively set for Feb. 28, but officials vowed to move that up because Arizona set the same date.

By national party rules, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina hold the first four positions in 2012.

Florida must settle a date by Oct. 1.

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