'The future comes to California first': Democrats' leader wants state to host nation's earliest

[TexasTowelie]

’The future comes to California first’: Democrats’ leader wants state to host nation’s earliest primary


LONG BEACH -- California has seen mixed results since it bumped up its primary from June to March.

Some are disappointed the Golden State hasn’t gotten as much attention as Iowa or New Hampshire, the two earliest voting states in the 2020 Democratic primary. Others see the state having more influence through candidate visits.

While it’s true 25 Democratic presidential candidates have flocked to California for rallies or fundraisers, trips have become fewer and further between lately, with campaigns devoting more attention of their attention to other, less diverse states like Iowa.

On Friday, Rusty Hicks, leader of the California Democratic Party, said he thinks a more diverse state like California should hold its election day first.

Read more: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article237421549.html
(Sacramento Bee)

[brooklynite]

1. Moving California to first position means you're picking a candidate with a lot of money

Because the campaign will be fought primarily on TV in some of the most expensive media markets in the Country. There will be much less ability for marginal candidates to break out of the pack.

[The Valley Below]

2. I'm a Californian and I agree with your logic

[Blue_true]

3. California should not be first.

It is pretty well positioned now. California and Texas on the same day will be huge. Once South Carolina is done, there is going to be a mad dash for California, Texas and North Carolina by candidates, some will be on a continuous Citcuit between those states, basically trying to live in each one. They are going to get lots of attention. Then in April comes another biggie in the form of Florida, followed by New York soon after. To set up well for Fl and Ny, candidates have to do well in Ca and Tx, if not they are done, regardless of how Ia went for them.

[BeyondGeography]

4. There could be worse ideas

Let me think.