To everyone who has stated we need to flush the party of 3rd way

[MineralMan]

19. Could be. In caucus states like Minnesota,

The initial stage of candidate selection happens at precinct level caucuses, often with only a few people present. Later, delegates selected at those caucuses attend district level conventions, where a process votes to to decide which candidate to endorse in the Primary election. Endorsed candidates have a huge edge in most primaries. Other candidates can also file independently as Democrats and run in the primaries as well. There are conventions for every district, sometimes held on the same day.

I normally am a delegate for five or six districts, and sometimes for the state convention, where endorsements for statewide elections are made.

Still, anyone can file and run in the Primary for any office. Endorsed candidates usually win though. The primary winner appears on the general election ballot.

In non-caucus states, the caucuses are replaced by nominating committees. Conventions may be held on the district or state levels, too.

In most states, however, individual candidates can still file and will appear in the Primary ballot with the party designation they filed under.