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The 2008 [[Republican]] primary schedule starts January 3, 2008.  Note that caucuses and conventions tend to favor party regulars and [[conservatives]], while open primaries allow independent voters to choose more [[liberal]] candidates.  In parentheses are the primary system plus the delegate count, after adjustment for  penalties assessed by the [[RNC]] for moving their primaries too early.

The '''2008 [[Republican]] primary''' schedule starts January 3, 2008.  Note that caucuses and conventions tend to favor party regulars and [[conservatives]], while open primaries allow independent voters to choose more [[liberal]] candidates.  In parentheses are the primary system plus the delegate count, after adjustment for  penalties assessed by the [[RNC]] for moving their primaries too early.

== Candidates and Delegates ==

== Candidates and Delegates ==