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context: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted last month to make South Carolina the first state to cast ballots in the primary lineup, kicking New Hampshire out of its early slot and removing Iowa as the first caucus state.  
  The plan, backed by Biden, is intended to increase diversity in the presidential nominating system by putting more diverse states earlier on the schedule. >
  
  Thank you for pointing that out. >
  
  It’s not nearly that dramatic, NH Dems. >
  
  Meh figure it out >
  
  Translation: NH businesses NEED the infusion of $$$$ that the primary brings every 4 years. To which I have to say tough shit. >
  
  Two former U.S. lawmakers, a former governor and more than a dozen other New Hampshire Democrats are among the signatories of a letter, first reported by Politico, emailed to the White House that argues shifting New Hampshire out of its slot as the first-in-the-nation primary would put party members on the ballot next year in jeopardy. 
  “While we share your desire to elevate more diverse voices in the process, we believe that the proposed schedule could wreak havoc on Democrats up and down the ticket in New Hampshire and unnecessarily jeopardize four critical electoral votes in your re-election campaign,” reads the letter, dated Tuesday. >
  
  I grew up in New Hampshire. There is a reason Dems did so well in 2022. Make abortion and weed the top issues in the campaign and we will be fine. 
  Live free or die motherfuckers. >
  
  I call bullshit! >
  
  The plan, backed by Biden, is intended to increase diversity in the presidential nominating system by putting more diverse states earlier on the schedule. >
  
  It is understandable that the New Hampshire Democrats would be concerned about changes to the primary calendar that could potentially impact their state's traditional role as the first primary state. The New Hampshire primary has a long history of being an important part of the presidential primary process and holds a significant place in American politics.
  However, it is also important to consider the potential benefits of changing the primary calendar. For example, moving the primary to a later date could make the process more inclusive and give voters in other states a more meaningful role in the selection of the presidential nominee. Additionally, it is important to note that any changes to the primary calendar would require the approval of the Democratic National Committee and would be subject to discussion and debate among all state parties. >
  
  aka you guys don't want to lose power