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Push for Presidential Primary System

April 8, 1997
By: Jung Wha Yoon
State Capital Bureau

Missouri lawmakers say they want to involve more people in the presidential election process. From the state capitol, Jung Wha Yoon has more on their solution.

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The House Election Committee reviewed legislation that would establish a presidential primary system in Missouri.

But the legislation met with opposition from causcus supporters who say caucuses are the last vestige of town meetings.

Boone county clerk Wendy Noren:

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Contents: It is one of the few things we have left of citizen actual participation.

Noren says caucuses are much cheaper than primaries and are instrumental in getting young people involved in presidential elections. From Jefferson City, I'm Jung Wha Yoon.