Alabama may get an early primary. Democrats could vote the week after N.H.

[Thom Little]

Alabama may be getting closer to winning a louder voice in picking the next Democratic nominee for president.

Party leaders are looking at holding an early primary in the state where Democrats haven't won a presidential election since 1976.

At a meeting Saturday in Washington, Democratic leaders voted to allow early voting in two or four more states - one or two holding caucuses and one or two holding primaries, though they have not named the states they are considering. A final decision would be made in April.

"They say Alabama has a good shot at it," said Jim Spearman, executive director of the Alabama Democratic Party.


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[bluestateguy]

1. That might be the only chance for Alabamians to see the candidates

It's redder than Texas (63% for Bush in 2004), and I don't see that state as ever being contested. At least with an early primary Alabama will get some degree of participation in the campaign, as well as a Democratic electorate that is majority non-white.

[tn-guy]

2. Who would be the favorite? Shula or Tuberville????

[quaoar]

3. Well, it sure won't be Fulmer

Welcome to DU, Tn-Guy

[newyawker99]

4. Hi tn-guy!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: