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In reply to the discussion: Jungle primaries? [View all]

stuffmatters

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1. I voted against "top two" in Ca. in 2010. My opinion hasn't changed.
Mon Oct 16, 2017, 08:17 PM
Oct 2017

Too easy for Repugs to finesse this system...run one or two single candidates when Dems have many in the same primary. It's already happened in Ca in a majority Democratic congressional district... where two Republicans emerged as the finalists from a field of many good Democratic candidates. Voila, that District had to choose between 2 Repugs & ended up with a Republican Congressperson. Write in votes are prohibited.

Also keep in mind that Republicans historically vote at much higher % in primaries and especially down ballot only primaries. The instance above is not the only time this will ever happen I expect.

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I voted against "top two" in Ca. in 2010. My opinion hasn't changed. stuffmatters Oct 2017 #1
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