I expect this story about the results in Wyoming will get some attention, but in the end, the straw poll isn’t binding, the delegate selection vote is. A Wyoming caucusgoer may go in supporting candidate X, listen to all the aspiring delegates for the candidates, and then, for whatever reason, really like the person who is a delegate for candidate Y, they may be persuaded to change their preference. (Remember, they’re not voting for the candidates, they’re voting for the delegates.)

A few readers have asked about the reports of “alternate delegates” selected. Basically, the alternates are just that – alternates. Before they can be considered, one of the regular delegates has to be unable to fulfill thier duties at the Republican convention this summer. Which alternates can substitute in for which delegates can be found here.