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Posted By: Mercedes44, 3/5/2024 1:16:36 PM

It’s almost Super Tuesday when voters in 16 states and one territory will cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential primaries. Here’s why the day matters — and why it looks a little different this year. It’s traditionally the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before the actual Election Day in November. Until now, only one or two states have held primaries or caucuses on the same day. This Tuesday, voters in 16 different states and one territory (Get it? “Super” Tuesday.) will be choosing who they want to run for president. Some states are also choosing who should run for governor or senator for their state,

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Reply 1 - Posted by: NorthernDog 3/5/2024 1:36:43 PM (No. 1671074)
There are a few states where 'uncommitted' votes could give Old Joe a black eye. But will the media even notice?
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Californian 3/5/2024 3:31:46 PM (No. 1671137)
Today is Nikki's victory day! I'm sure she'll do at least as well across Super Tuesday as she did in Nevada when she lost to "none of the above".
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