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Delegates hear proposed platform planks on adoption and on defending the caucus‑convention system
Summary
Two platform proposals were presented: a right-to-life plank that would add an explicit pro‑adoption statement and a separate plank formally supporting the caucus‑convention nominating system. Sponsors said the additions would signal positive policy stances and codify the party’s support for its current nominating process.
Bob McEntee presented a proposed platform amendment to include a positive statement supporting adoption alongside existing anti‑abortion language. McEntee said he wants the platform to affirm adoption as a supported alternative and to present a positive policy toward life and family-support measures.
Lowell Nelson presented a proposed platform plank explicitly endorsing the caucus‑convention nominating system. Nelson noted the party platform previously lacked a statement on the caucus/convention system and said the plank would make the party’s preference clear.
Speakers voiced support; no formal opposition or recorded votes were noted in the session. Presenters encouraged delegates to review the language in advance of the state convention.
Ending
Both sponsors asked delegates to read the proposed text and to come prepared for convention debate.
