January 17, 2008

"Casino caucuses win in court

A win for the Culinary Workers, and for Obama, via CNN:

The Democratic Party can go ahead with a plan to let casino workers take part in Saturday's Nevada caucuses in "at-large" precincts set up in their workplaces, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

UPDATE: Obama campaign statement:

"We're glad that the Nevada court upheld the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus plan which encourages voter participation. While the Clinton camp clearly believed the voices of workers should be silenced in service of their perceived political interest, they enjoyed a twenty five-point lead two months ago and have much of the party establishment in their camp. So, despite their inherent advantages we are pleased this should be a close and competitive contest Saturday," said Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton."

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Btw, Hillary Clinton's Nevada co-chair is Rory Reid, who is the son of Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid/D-Nevada. Both Harry Reid and Rory Reid help craft the plan for at-large caucus at the Las Vegas casinos.