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143. Note: *all* contested New York Democratic primaries are still taking place on June 23rd.

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New York cancels presidential primary, angering Bernie Sanders supporters [View all] nitpicker Apr 2020 OP

Good. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #1

Chris collins' repug sure is thrilled jimfields33 Apr 2020 #48

Why is that? Historic NY Apr 2020 #83

It's a special election for his seat. He resigned in disgrace....hardly shocking. jimfields33 Apr 2020 #86

Bad move Dopers_Greed Apr 2020 #2

WTF? That's just bizarre. Squinch Apr 2020 #3

Doubt that long time Dem voters would not cast a vote this Nov. I do not know who these Dem Ninga Apr 2020 #5

Anyone who latches onto this as a conspiracy theory in moonscape Apr 2020 #7

And it just doesn't matter. djg21 Apr 2020 #21

Good point. That too. n/t moonscape Apr 2020 #68

You do realize that Bernie dropped out and endorsed Biden, right? still_one Apr 2020 #13

Only if people choose to be idiots. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #14

:) It'd be SANDERS own conspiracy if there was one. Hortensis Apr 2020 #131

How many candidates are still running? George II Apr 2020 #17

Oh BS. we can do it Apr 2020 #18

Seriously if you are a Dem with an IQ to surpass IQ45 why would you not vote to can 45? usaf-vet Apr 2020 #23

You know that Bernie dropped out right? Renew Deal Apr 2020 #26

Because he called off a pointless, moot election during a pandemic when crowds can kill? ehrnst Apr 2020 #30

There's always conspiracy theories. This is a nothingburger. Nobody can deny NY has been AtheistCrusader Apr 2020 #45

Sanders already endorsed Biden. What conspiracy theories? EllieBC Apr 2020 #66

People who choose to believe conspiracy theories at this point relayerbob Apr 2020 #70

You make me feel there's a conspiracy for Sanders supporters to keep challenging Biden LakeArenal Apr 2020 #71

Sanders is not in the race. End of story. LizBeth Apr 2020 #72

EXACTLY. . . BigDemVoter Apr 2020 #112

What conspiracy. Bernie dropped out and endorsed Biden??? Maybe you want to sow dissension Pisces Apr 2020 #82

Thank you for your opinion, tovarich. Say hi to Putin for us! JohnQFunk Apr 2020 #87

Oh just stop it. Iggo Apr 2020 #99

I'm guessing that there are no other primaries that would have been on the ballot leftieNanner Apr 2020 #4

There is and they are still scheduled jimfields33 Apr 2020 #50

So what you're saying is that Igel Apr 2020 #58

Everything you mentioned is true jimfields33 Apr 2020 #75

The article says that in 20 counties there are no other races. nt pnwmom Apr 2020 #85

In 20 counties there are no other races and now those poll workers and others pnwmom Apr 2020 #84

This was a primary...local races were not on this ballot...it was the right decision. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #105

Thanks for the info leftieNanner Apr 2020 #108

And clearly, we must end this primary in order to help Sanders' supporters understand that he will Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #140

Yes, the counties that have down ballot candidates will vote. ehrnst Apr 2020 #129

Removing any part of the process is against the basic tenants of a Democratic system... EarthFirst Apr 2020 #6

They're still holding the other primaries. With only one presidential candidate remaining... George II Apr 2020 #19

If the primaries include other offices and iniciatives, that would be one reason still_one Apr 2020 #22

Exactly. Of the 62 counties in NYS there are 20 that were only having the presidential primary.... George II Apr 2020 #29

+++ still_one Apr 2020 #33

Earthfirst, if Sanders got to be on the ballot after he dropped out Hortensis Apr 2020 #132

Sadly people are making this about Sanders, ignoring the other eight non-complaining candidates.... George II Apr 2020 #134

:) Of course. More of certain types of people will vote for Hortensis Apr 2020 #137

Tenets. Tenants rent apartments. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #20

Entire Democratic POTUS primaries have been cancelled when there was no challenger to the incumbent. ehrnst Apr 2020 #37

Those complaining the most are also those who bashed Wisconsin for going ahead with their primary. George II Apr 2020 #43

States have deadline rules for ballot preparation. LeftInTX Apr 2020 #52

Tenets, not tenants. niyad Apr 2020 #59

The basic tenants, eh? Tarc Apr 2020 #91

You do realize it takes money to hold an election, right? Cuomo has been all over the tv... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2020 #104

Waste of time and money neither of which we have enough of. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #106

AGAIN....Bernie drops out but is still running Bengus81 Apr 2020 #8

Netscape?! A blast from the past! KPN Apr 2020 #47

Yeah, I loved Netscape. Then Microsoft decided that they wanted to own the Internet. :) nt Sloumeau Apr 2020 #61

I remember Netscape got bought over by AOL for 4.2 billion Galraedia Apr 2020 #69

LOL...yeah one of DU's avatars Bengus81 Apr 2020 #94

Love it! Feels like a Netscape reunion. How long ago KPN Apr 2020 #115

I was using Netscape 25 years ago in 95' Bengus81 Apr 2020 #119

Not in New York apparently! hehe Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author snowybirdie Apr 2020 #9

The same people who were whining about the Wisconsin primary going on. George II Apr 2020 #16

Ironic? Roy Rolling Apr 2020 #10

It costs the state millions of dollars to hold these primaries. Zoonart Apr 2020 #11

...citing the risk of spreading coronavirus quaint Apr 2020 #12

IN COUNTIES THAT HAD NO OTHER CONTESTS Maeve Apr 2020 #35

We have a special for a state senate seat. whistler162 Apr 2020 #110

the primary is over, cancel all others, BS dropped out! AlexSFCA Apr 2020 #15

Bernie did more than dropping out, he endorsed Biden still_one Apr 2020 #36

Why? He conceded and endorsed Joe. RandySF Apr 2020 #24

As usual seta1950 Apr 2020 #25

The Party should award half the delegates to each candidate. rickford66 Apr 2020 #27

Bernie would have lost NY badly before he dropped out Renew Deal Apr 2020 #32

Why to only those two candidates? There were about 20 altogether, with that shouldn't... George II Apr 2020 #39

What party nomination are they running for? Historic NY Apr 2020 #78

I positively LOVE your sig line graphic. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍 n/t Karma13612 Apr 2020 #126

Why does Bernie need delegates? He's already conceded. comradebillyboy Apr 2020 #51

Bernie isn't a candidate anymore jmowreader Apr 2020 #76

I don't like it, but it's the right thing to do. Renew Deal Apr 2020 #28

Good, I live here and it ridiculous to go out when there are no others Historic NY Apr 2020 #31

There are 20 other candidates per comment #39 rickford66 Apr 2020 #74

There were 20. Nine eventually got on the ballot. All but one (Biden) withdrew and all eight.... George II Apr 2020 #81

Bernie didn't withdraw. rickford66 Apr 2020 #88

THEY were "voted off". People act like Sanders is being persecuted, but he's being treated.... George II Apr 2020 #90

Come on. You know Sanders withdrew and endorsed Biden. Hortensis Apr 2020 #133

You should be getting mail ballots. RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #79

Question... Does this effect any other races rpannier Apr 2020 #118

Oh noes! Aristus Apr 2020 #34

EXACTLY seta1950 Apr 2020 #40

I imagine that the rumors are already abounding that ehrnst Apr 2020 #49

Bros are angry, news at 11. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #38

I understand the logic of this decision, especially since it will no doubt save the state money, but scarletwoman Apr 2020 #41

What about the supporters of Warren, Harris, Klobuchar and Booker? Is it "disregarding" their ehrnst Apr 2020 #95

I don't know who was still on the ballot in NY state, the article only mentioned Sanders. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #96

That doesn't answer my question. Why do you think that Sanders supporters ehrnst Apr 2020 #97

Honestly, I really don't care enough to keep up a conversation about this. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #98

And you think that we need to treat Bernie differently than any other candidate ehrnst Apr 2020 #100

New York has delivered a major blow to Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) continued push for Democratic po Gothmog Apr 2020 #42

What actually happened is that they removed EIGHT candidates from the ballot, all of whom... George II Apr 2020 #44

exactly. Thanks George still_one Apr 2020 #53

I wonder what NY's deadline for ballot removal is? LeftInTX Apr 2020 #57

A law passed on April 3 gave the NY B.O.E. the ability to remove candidates who had suspended their ehrnst Apr 2020 #101

Yeah, BS wasn't the only Primary Canidate NY removed Cha Apr 2020 #142

I'm sure TheFarseer Apr 2020 #46

NYS still has two US House Primaries... brooklynite Apr 2020 #54

There are a number of House primaries. There still are primaries in 42 of the 62 counties. But... George II Apr 2020 #64

Good MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #55

Good. nt Sloumeau Apr 2020 #56

Why the fuss, people? Bernie has dropped out of the race. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2020 #60

His supporters would like Bernie to be able to say "I got x delegates, so that gives me x say in the ehrnst Apr 2020 #103

Horrible decision n/t Devil Child Apr 2020 #62

Yes, TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #63

+1000. ehrnst Apr 2020 #77

Why? Holding the primary is analogous to playing the last three games of a World Series.... George II Apr 2020 #65

:) Loses the first four, then concedes and goes home. nt Hortensis Apr 2020 #135

withdrawn politicians are free to undermine the dem nominee if they wish. that has not msongs Apr 2020 #67

As it should be. Biden is the only one running. LizBeth Apr 2020 #73

Why not mail ballots? RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #80

No. Anyway, SANDERS was behind the 2016 change to the DNC rule Hortensis Apr 2020 #136

I'll happily vote by mail ballot for Biden. RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #139

Us too. Lucky you. We had to vote by mail twice Hortensis Apr 2020 #141

I'm glad MI had it somewhat early, just after super Tuesday. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2020 #89

Surprised the remaining primary states aren't taking this as an opportunity to trial mail-in ballots Tarc Apr 2020 #92

It cost money...states are near bankruptcy...the primary is over. They should all be cancelled. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #109

NY made the decision to allow the BOE to cancel primaries with one candidate April 3 ehrnst Apr 2020 #93

Good! Owl Apr 2020 #102

I'm not sure what this primary would have changed? BigDemVoter Apr 2020 #111

The presidential primaries should be held on the same date in every state. milestogo Apr 2020 #113

That would be much simpler wouldn't it. yellowdogintexas Apr 2020 #117

That would lead to under representation by the smaller less populated states. honest.abe Apr 2020 #122

??? milestogo Apr 2020 #123

??? honest.abe Apr 2020 #124

What do you mean ignored? Karma13612 Apr 2020 #127

As I said to someone else I am not defending the current system. honest.abe Apr 2020 #130

Why the fuck run an election when there is only one candidate. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #114

what about the downballot offices? Do they have a separate primary? yellowdogintexas Apr 2020 #116

Yes, those will be held because they are legitimate and required. honest.abe Apr 2020 #121

I dont get the "influence the party platform" argument. honest.abe Apr 2020 #120

+1000 ehrnst Apr 2020 #128

Bingo! Of course that's exactly what the hostiles want. Hortensis Apr 2020 #138

NY STATE'R HERE Karma13612 Apr 2020 #125

Note: *all* contested New York Democratic primaries are still taking place on June 23rd. Cha Apr 2020 #143

NY took this action to save money Gothmog Apr 2020 #144