Vermont’s primary may have some clout

(Host) With a close race in the Democratic presidential contest, voters in Vermont’s March 4th primary may have some clout. The campaigns for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are gearing up for the Town Meeting Day vote. They say they’re ready to make the transition from a volunteer effort to one that may be staffed by campaign organizers. VPR’s John Dillon reports. (Dillon) 444 Democratic delegates are up for grabs.

VPR and NPR Coverage of the Super Tuesday primaries

Voters in more than 20 states cast their votes in the presidential primaries on Super Tuesday, determining roughly half of the delegates for both major parties. Join VPR and NPR for a special program recapping the results of yesterday’s Super Tuesday primaries, today at 2pm, on VPR.

Vermont’s primary could play important role in Democratic race

It’s starting to look like Vermont’s presidential primary could play an important role in the selection of a Democratic candidate. That’s because many political observers believe senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will still be locked in a close race when Vermonters go to the polls on March 4th.

Vt’s primary may be influential, after all

For months, many political observers have doubted that Vermont’s presidential primary would have much influence on the nominating process. But as voters head to the polls in New Hampshire, a scenario is developing that could raise Vermont’s national profile.

Dean supports rotating regional presidential primaries

Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean says he’d like to see his party adopt a system of rotating regional presidential primaries beginning in 2012. Dean says the approach would give most states an opportunity to have a greater influence on the selection of presidential nominees.