Tuesday's Republican Turnout Much Worse Than 2006

Jun 27, 2008 by Jeff Robinson

Analysis from Congressional Quarterly's Bob Benenson

(KCPW News) Despite the high-profile of the race for the 3rd Congressional District, Tuesday's primary drew more than 13,000 voters fewer than in 2006, when Chris Cannon defeated challenger John Jacob. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Congressional Quarterly's Bob Benenson about Republican turnout on a national scale, how the issues in the race were different this time around, and why the primary was as much of a loss for Cannon as it was a victory for Chaffetz.

 

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