Texas two-step
n.— «San Antonio-area Democrats who shared their perspectives on the process known as the “Texas two-step.” The committee will reconvene late next month to discuss possible changes to the rules. The key issue is whether the party should continue to allocate 65 percent of delegates to the party’s state convention based on the popular vote and the remaining 35 percent based on caucus results.» —“Democrats weigh in on ‘two-step’” by Sara Inés Calderón Express-News (San Antonio, Texas) Dec. 21, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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