Essentially, for all intents and purposes, the primary has no influence on a front runner selection. The Republican party has chosen to only use the results of the caucus to decide on their front runner.
The Democrats use a Primary in NV. And there IS a Primary for Republicans (no idea why...) but it's irrelevant. But, since Trump isn't on the Primary ballot, Haley will win the Primary with 100%. The news will love it. But it won't mean anything.
Republican voters can vote in both the primary and the caucus if they so wish, but the primary will have no bearing on the presidential selection. Only the caucus will earn candidates their delegates.
Can you explain that to me like I'm five?
Essentially, for all intents and purposes, the primary has no influence on a front runner selection. The Republican party has chosen to only use the results of the caucus to decide on their front runner.
The Democrats use a Primary in NV. And there IS a Primary for Republicans (no idea why...) but it's irrelevant. But, since Trump isn't on the Primary ballot, Haley will win the Primary with 100%. The news will love it. But it won't mean anything.
Republican voters can vote in both the primary and the caucus if they so wish, but the primary will have no bearing on the presidential selection. Only the caucus will earn candidates their delegates.