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Both types have pros and cons Recursion Mar 2016 #1
I think closed primaries embolden the two party system GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #4
Yup. nt artislife Mar 2016 #43
So, why not join the Party and change it's philosophy from the inside? brooklynite Mar 2016 #49
Because I ultimately want to end this two party system madness... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #51
...and yet, here you are at DEMOCRATIC Underground. brooklynite Mar 2016 #56
Thank Bernie Sanders for that nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #58
So in other words asuhornets Mar 2016 #117
It's his vote. He gets to do as he pleases, and as the system allows. Bubzer Mar 2016 #172
Very nicely said... FarPoint Mar 2016 #80
Are you aware that many here are not democrats? There is no requirement that posters Autumn Mar 2016 #93
I'm well aware of that...I just don't understand why you'd want to. brooklynite Mar 2016 #120
Why shouldn't we be here? Like Sanders we have always supported democrats. Autumn Mar 2016 #121
Ours was closed, Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #113
In 2002 Republicans crossed over to unseat a sitting Congresswoman in Georgia. onehandle Mar 2016 #2
Further details please? UtahJosh Mar 2016 #6
We're still waiting... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #61
Cynthia McKinney is "mythical" to you? Recursion Mar 2016 #65
Cynthia McKinney's opponent went on to win the GE. So how did anybody spoil anything? nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #95
Ask onehandle; I wasn't terribly sad about that outcome Recursion Mar 2016 #97
You are from GA? You haven't been paying attention very long redstateblues Mar 2016 #156
This message was self-deleted by its author Recursion Mar 2016 #62
McKinney. It's still fairly recent history, at least to a geezer like me (nt) Recursion Mar 2016 #64
Because this on primary is all that matters Gwhittey Mar 2016 #3
Because when all of the American people are allowed to vote votesparks Mar 2016 #5
Only Democrats should be allowed to select our nominee. That's not even debatable IMO. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #7
Who gets to decide who is a Democrat? dogman Mar 2016 #10
No, it's called registration status. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #11
Yes, I register when I choose which ballot I want. dogman Mar 2016 #15
It shows no commitment to the Party. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #20
No Party owns anybody's vote. dogman Mar 2016 #24
In a general - yes, in a primary - no. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #26
So we must adhere to your purity test? dogman Mar 2016 #28
We're talking about state party rules. No need to make this personal. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #31
Apparently many state parties don't. dogman Mar 2016 #38
What makes 6 months better than 5? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #50
6 months is my opinion. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #53
so if you excite people to become Democrats after 6 months Pat Riots Mar 2016 #124
As do I vdogg Mar 2016 #177
If a person wants to help decide who the Democrats run in the general election . . . brush Mar 2016 #135
This message was self-deleted by its author dogman Mar 2016 #162
They love oaths artislife Mar 2016 #44
See my response #81 LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #82
Why should anyone commit to the party when the party won't commit to the people they supposedly -none Mar 2016 #68
In my state of Ohio, I saw interviews of Democrats voting for Kasich to hurt Trump. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #74
But Republicans voting for Hillary because they know they can beat her is OK? -none Mar 2016 #76
Republicans fear Clinton. They would love Sanders. The commercials practically write themselves. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #78
Prove your claim. RichVRichV Mar 2016 #106
Start with this... ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2016 #146
Bwahahahaha! RichVRichV Mar 2016 #153
! blue neen Mar 2016 #158
It's not a marriage where there are only two people treestar Mar 2016 #149
EvenObama is laughing at your post. -none Mar 2016 #161
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #16
Can't Republicans run a concerted effort to reregister people to spoil a closed primary? nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #19
Yes, that's why it's better to have registration deadlines. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #21
That is why New York has their system. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #81
That is the New York Democratic Party's right. dogman Mar 2016 #86
I don't paint Bernie supporters as right-wing. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #90
Is that a fact you can prove? dogman Mar 2016 #99
Look at the vote totals in open primaries versus closed LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #154
What incredible nonsense. hedda_foil Mar 2016 #165
They cross over not because they think Bernie will be easier to beat, LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #170
This message was self-deleted by its author LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #169
The individuals themselves Renew Deal Mar 2016 #27
Not in my State. dogman Mar 2016 #32
Yes. They're all different. Renew Deal Mar 2016 #33
That is correct for that election. dogman Mar 2016 #39
It wouldn't be debateable if... votesparks Mar 2016 #25
this x 100000000000000 nt Pat Riots Mar 2016 #125
What nonsense. basselope Mar 2016 #96
Open primaries are an opportunity for opposition parties to high jack... dubyadiprecession Mar 2016 #8
How so? Don't Candidates need the support of Independents to win General Elections? GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #9
They can vote whichever way they wish in the general. Primaries are much different. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #13
Primaries are intended for party supporters to decide their candidate. LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #67
or the party to could be open to new supporters instead assuming it is all sabotage nt Pat Riots Mar 2016 #126
Wow, that's pretty high. I think this election is opening up some eyes Karma13612 Mar 2016 #159
So take your Party and go home? dogman Mar 2016 #12
Are you serious ? Trust Buster Mar 2016 #14
Are you? dogman Mar 2016 #17
Um, the Democratic Party (composed of Democrats) decides who represents the Democratic Party. randome Mar 2016 #30
Don't be surprised when the democratic party loses when they ignore 43% of the electorate nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #34
Which leaves a majority of 57% LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #69
57%? Gwhittey Mar 2016 #73
This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #123
Not in the General it doesn't. hedda_foil Mar 2016 #166
Republicans feel the same way. They want repugs deciding who their . . . brush Mar 2016 #137
The point is: Who are Democrats? dogman Mar 2016 #45
Well, it sort of seems to me, for the sake of accuracy and organization, that... randome Mar 2016 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author dogman Mar 2016 #88
Maybe it's because you have commitment issues, then. randome Mar 2016 #105
Been there, done that. dogman Mar 2016 #122
Try registering to vote and checking the Democratic Party box. brush Mar 2016 #136
It's hard when there is no Democratic box to check. dogman Mar 2016 #163
I registered voters in my state and there is the option to declare your party . . . brush Mar 2016 #168
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #22
MY father claimed to do this...he held one local union office or another throughout his working life HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #98
In NY STATE, party affiliation for already registered is six months deadline, longest in Karma13612 Mar 2016 #160
Very good question. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #18
Bernie chose to join the Dem party to run, why can't other independents? brush Mar 2016 #139
I agree that we should have people join. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #148
Yes. 6 months is too long. brush Mar 2016 #150
A 6 month deadline for registration is quite reasonable IMO. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #23
If my independent taxpayer money has to go to fund party primaries... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #40
I feel differently. I only want committed Democrats deciding our nominee. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #41
Well then, Bettie Mar 2016 #79
They fear the people who choose not to belong to a political party. Op[en primaries are Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #29
No, I don't want Republicans trying to win the general by voting for Sanders in a primary. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #42
Republicans are not the ones voting for Sanders. -none Mar 2016 #75
Republicans like Limbaugh actually have a name for it. It happens. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #77
I'll give you the example of my state strategery blunder Mar 2016 #138
They fear their own grassroots as well. artislife Mar 2016 #48
Just cut out the middle man DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #35
That makes too much sense, you subversive you. brush Mar 2016 #140
Because they want to ensure the establishment wins shawn703 Mar 2016 #36
I'm a strong advocate for semi-open caucuses. Totally open leads to crossover skulduggery occurring Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #37
Caucuses are outdated really. Most people don't have time to spend 3 or 4 hours . . . brush Mar 2016 #141
Arizona might disagree as well. Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #142
You do know that the repugs in Maricopa county closed polling sites from 200 to 60 brush Mar 2016 #144
Everybody should be allowed to vote for whomever they choose. Period. FULL STOP! pinebox Mar 2016 #46
bravo! Viva_La_Revolution Mar 2016 #87
"Not a dimes worth of difference"? Start your own party redstateblues Mar 2016 #155
Sure. pinebox Mar 2016 #167
You got it right!!!!! No whining from me!! Karma13612 Mar 2016 #157
same thing the establishment types have against a people's movement. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #47
We are selecting the Democratic nominee for the Democratic party. DCBob Mar 2016 #52
The Primaries are funded by the taxpayers... I think any who wish should have a say GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #54
So you agree that Indepoendents shouldn't have participated in yesterday's Party Caucuses. brooklynite Mar 2016 #60
States provide methods for other parties to have their own primary or caucus. LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #71
In this reply, you are parroting almost EVERY RWNJ website. Raine1967 Mar 2016 #151
Losing, lol. morningfog Mar 2016 #55
I don't like either open primaries or caucuses, regardless of who wins them. Beacool Mar 2016 #57
Letting people choose whom to vote for is undemocratic? dogman Mar 2016 #89
That's the point, many people cannot caucus for various reasons. Beacool Mar 2016 #94
People also cannot vote for various reasons. dogman Mar 2016 #102
Caucuses take hours. Most people don't have that kind of time anymore. brush Mar 2016 #143
Unless there is an unopposed candidate MichMan Mar 2016 #59
We have a horrible problem with closed primaries in Florida. Fuddnik Mar 2016 #83
The solution is better Dem candidates MichMan Mar 2016 #84
DWS actively discourages "better Dem candidates" down here. She likes fellow DINOs. djean111 Mar 2016 #133
I don't have a candidate, but I support closed primaries on principle Orangepeel Mar 2016 #63
That would be fine if the government would stop supporting the two party system. dogman Mar 2016 #91
Both Hillary and Bernie supporters support what's best for the candidate. Onlooker Mar 2016 #66
The answer to your question . . . . pdsimdars Mar 2016 #72
How many times does this have to be repeated? baldguy Mar 2016 #85
When you disparage 26% of the electorate automatically.... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #92
Picking between the hairsbreath difference between Clinton & Sanders baldguy Mar 2016 #103
I see, how dare I have reservations about a Democrat... I must be a Right Winger... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #108
No, every criticism of Clinton isn't a RW attack - just those that were thought up by RWers. baldguy Mar 2016 #109
but that 1% criticism is a big one! Pat Riots Mar 2016 #129
This message was self-deleted by its author Pat Riots Mar 2016 #130
You call it 'disparaging' to expect Democratic Party voters to select their candidates? randome Mar 2016 #104
This isn't a sport game... I refuse to take a pledge of fealty... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #107
What is "Bernie or Bust" other than a demand for fealty? baldguy Mar 2016 #110
You don't get to decide the values and judgements... GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #112
There you go with the RW propaganda again. baldguy Mar 2016 #114
not based on lies, based on history Pat Riots Mar 2016 #131
DLC not DNC nt Pat Riots Mar 2016 #132
The fact that Clinton haters can't tell the difference speaks volumes. baldguy Mar 2016 #134
that sounds cut and pasted- and confusing the DNC for the DLC is hilarious. bettyellen Mar 2016 #145
Well wait to cast your vote in the general since you don't belong to a party. brush Mar 2016 #147
the party's been on a careful reducing plan to leave it with only those who'll literally take any MisterP Mar 2016 #100
I think Democrats should pick the Democratic candidate. I don't want Republicans lunamagica Mar 2016 #101
the purpose of a primary is to determine the party's nominee DrDan Mar 2016 #111
Independent voters hate Hillary. She loses when she has to go beyond her elderly Democrats base Vote2016 Mar 2016 #115
We Independents are hated almost as much as Republicans. They hate that Democratic liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #116
I'm torn. Closed primaries make more sense but my candidate does better in open ones. pampango Mar 2016 #118
oh hell, they don't even want an open party. They'd like to toss half of us from the party. Live and Learn Mar 2016 #119
1972 RandySF Mar 2016 #127
Not really sure they mind it at all d_legendary1 Mar 2016 #128
I want our Democratic nominee to be picked by Democrats. What is so hard to understand about that? upaloopa Mar 2016 #152
Why do Sanders Supporters want the possibility of Limbaugh's "Operation Chaos"? SFnomad Mar 2016 #164
I'm a Hillary supporter and have nothing against open primaries DesertRat Mar 2016 #171
I think there are good reasons for either system, but I really wish every state did it the same gollygee Mar 2016 #173
Looks like somone just got awarded a time out from jury-duty: Bubzer Mar 2016 #174
Someone alerted my post? I am amazed because I try to be respectful when commenting GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #175
FEAR !! pangaia Mar 2016 #176
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