An independent ran for the nomination of the Democratic party, how closed can it be?

[Eko]

We need to open up the party? Sanders is proof we don't need to, it already is open.


http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4606660/bernie-sanders-references-third-party

[Duckhunter935]

1. Actually, a Democrat ran for the nomination

[LuvLoogie]

2. And she won.

[Duckhunter935]

4. And one came in second and third

[Eko]

9. Yes, it shows that the Democratic party is already open.

Thanks.

[AgingAmerican]

5. Why would you want to keep a party bottled up and exclusive?

Do you believe opening up the party to millions of new members would be a bad thing? Please explain how and why?

[Eko]

7. As I said,

If an independent can run for the nomination of the Democratic party it already shows it is open. If all you have to do is register with the party you want to vote for then it is already open.

[Exilednight]

14. he didn't run as an independent, he ran as a Democrat.

The party was smart to let him run since it kept him from running as an independent 3rd party candidate.

[fun n serious]

8. Open it up to what and how do you suggest?

[pnwmom]

12. Anyone can join the party, for free. It isn't exclusive at all. n/t

[Lord Magus]

13. The assertion that the party needs to be "opened up" is BS because it's ALREADY OPEN!

Why is that so hard to understand? There is no restriction on who can become a Democrat. All Americans are welcome to join, for free.

[Exilednight]

15. Actually, the party has kicked people out of the party and prevented

Them from running, or even voting in their primary. It's rare, but it has happened.

[Her Sister]

16. Registering is free!

You're totally right! Wanna vote for the Democratic candidate, register, join the party!

[Eko]

10. Nice opinion, not facts though jack.