http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/06/26/south_carolina_could_kill_gop_primary.htmlSouth Carolina's "much-watched first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary could become a far less important first-in-the-South caucus," the Columbia State reports.
"Without the help of the state, the party may not legally be able to hold a primary in early 2012... Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to veto part of a state budget proposal, now on her desk, that could partially pay for that primary."
"Switching to a caucus would end the state's three-decade tradition of holding the first-in-the-South primary. That primary's importance has been bolstered by state Republican voters' record of picking the eventual GOP nominee in every race since Ronald Reagan in 1980. The state also would lose national exposure, prestige and millions of dollars that campaigns, media and others spend during the event."
