At the link a growing movement that parties would be wise to get in front of. To the story… “Unless we are mistaken, the requirement for voters to be physically present at the caucus meeting in order to cast a vote takes the privilege of voting away from our military men and women,” the legislators wrote. “We recommend you direct the state Republican party to correct this deficiency by establishing a method of absentee voting for our citizens who are defending our freedoms, including the right to vote. “Even though the caucus vote is non-binding, it may prove to be the process by which the Republican candidate is nominated and it thereby has a special importance to all citizens.” In a response, Semanko said the party has heard the concern throughout the state. It will be on the agenda for the Rules Committee and the State Central Committee to consider during the party’s winter meeting in Boise on Jan. 7.
Idaho Republican Party leaders said they plan to address the concern of military men and women overseas and homebound residents not being able to vote during the March 6 GOP Caucus.
In an e-mail to Norm Semanko this morning, Idaho GOP chairman, and Jonathan Parker, executive director, Rep. Frank Henderson, R-Post Falls, Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d’Alene, and Sen. Jim Hammond, R-Post Falls, urged the party to address the issue.