Turnout in Nevada is likely lower than it was four years ago, when 44,000 voters caucused. That’s already less than the population of a small town. It illustrates one issue in this election cycle both parties will have to grapple with: Voters’ lack of enthusiasm.

Las Vegas Sun: Economic woes, anti-Obama sentiment fail to draw large turnout

Mitt Romney’s easy victory in Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses might, in the long run, be less important than the fact that a surprising number of Republicans who could have participated Saturday chose to stay home.

Republicans’ disappointing turnout foreshadows difficulty energizing GOP voters in Nevada, a key swing state in November’s general election.

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