presidential primary
Americannoun
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Still, Ohio suspended in-person dining and postponed its presidential primary in 2020 as the virus spread.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The Rev. Jerome Fordham of the Philadelphia area, who attended the convention, said it is too early to have any favorites in the presidential primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Manzur’s theory is that, in a state like New Hampshire, famous for the retail politics of its presidential primary, even a relatively small group of volunteers can move the needle.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
Barack Obama has, at best, only a little more insight into who is going to win the next presidential primary than you do.
From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025
Working for New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in California’s 1964 Republican presidential primary, the pair ran a searing campaign against Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater, falling just shy of an upset.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
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