I would give up North Carolina's supposed influence in exchange for not being bombarded by TV commercials and telephone calls. And if we move up - as I think you are suggesting - we could be partially lost in the pack with other states. If, for example, we were among six states voting the same day (or even the same week), how much influence would we have? I care who wins the nomination(s) - but I am not all turned on about whether North Carolina has much influence. It did sell TV commercials and I am sure it sold a few newspapers - but I don't feel too influential?
Don't move up primary
I would give up North Carolina's supposed influence in exchange for not being bombarded by TV commercials and telephone calls. And if we move up - as I think you are suggesting - we could be partially lost in the pack with other states. If, for example, we were among six states voting the same day (or even the same week), how much influence would we have? I care who wins the nomination(s) - but I am not all turned on about whether North Carolina has much influence. It did sell TV commercials and I am sure it sold a few newspapers - but I don't feel too influential?
Bob Woodside
Greenville