It looks like the Montana GOP decided today to hold a Presidential Caucus in February instead of waiting until the primary in June.
Of course, the Montana Democrats think differently.
Holding a Caucus in February is probably a good move on the GOP’s part. Anytime Montana can get some attention from national candidates, whether they are a Democrat or Republican, it is a good thing.
It might also increase participation in the GOP. Besides the normal state-wide elected officials and the Republican Legislators and top elected officials at the county level getting to vote in the Caucus, members of county Republican committees and GOP precinct members also get to vote. More people may decide to take part in party politics at the grassroots level so they can vote in the Caucus.
The question is will Giuliani, McCain, Romney, Thompson and others visit Big Sky Country before February? Time will tell.
The Western Word 
wulfgar: Yep, you are right he has been, but will he come back since there’s a caucus now? I doubt it. I imagine Montana will see the “lower” tier candidates and not the big dogs.
Jack, Romney’s already been here. And I wouldn’t expect too much excitement over Montana, no matter when or what our primary is. Unfortunately most politicians running for the big chair will always see us as 3 electoral votes, and little more.