Texas State Representative Lyle Larson says the last time his state mattered in a presidential primary was in 1976, between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.
Larson proposes a rotating schedule during the primary election process to highlight more populous states, and those with more diverse communities. He talks with Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson about his proposal and the likelihood of it succeeding.
Guest
- Lyle Larson, San Antonio Republican who represents District 122 in the Texas House. He tweets @RepLyleLarson.
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