New Jersey’s Move To Early Presidential Primary Questioned

When New Jersey moved its presidential primary to February Fifth, it envisioned candidates shaking hands, kissing babies and stumping for votes.
But the Garden State instead finds itself among 22 states holding primaries on the same day, and risks getting lost in the scramble.
Though candidates haven’t visited New Jersey frequently, they’re still raising money in the state. New Jersey ranks as the sixth most generous state for the presidential candidates, behind only California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois.
State Senate President Richard Codey says the primary scramble will hopefully lead to regional primaries in future presidential elections. Supporters of that proposal say it could help stop
states from competing among themselves for attention.
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