BALLOT TRAIN: County Republicans meet tonight and...

BALLOT TRAIN: County Republicans meet tonight and could face the thorny issue of whether to break precedent and endorse someone in a primary election. . . . The courts OKd the move last year, though the party has so far insisted on staying neutral. But the special election next month to fill the state Senate seat vacated by John Seymour when he went to the U.S. Senate is different. Voters can “cross over” in special elections, so Democrats could help elect the Republican candidate. A party endorsement signals how the leaders feel and can help in raising money.