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New GOP Primary Rules Could Empower Members

By David M. Drucker
Roll Call Staff
March 27, 2007, Midnight

California House Republicans could wield unprecedented influence over the outcome of their state’s Feb. 5 presidential primary, thanks to a move by the state GOP to scrap the traditional winner-take-all system in favor of awarding delegates by Congressional district.

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