1.   But the next serious stage in the race for the presidency involves state caucuses and primaries.

2.   He stirred a state caucus by taking on the issue of the rising popularity of retired Gen. Colin Powell as a leading black Republican.

3.   The participants choose delegates who will go to county, district and state caucuses to help choose presidential nominees.

4.   Bush has a clear advantage in state caucuses.

5.   Hooper said Thursday his intent was to require prayer in front of state caucus gatherings as well.

6.   Savage caved in to curiosity and attended a Washington state Republican caucus, or electoral committee meeting.