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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Closed Primaries, At This Point In A Race, Make The Most Sense [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)30. Yeah, I never understood why people who refuse to register as Democrats get to decide which Dem
candidate should be at the head of our Party.
It doesn't make sense and it only opens a Party to rat-breeding of the worst kind.
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I agree but don't independents help pay for it or something? Is that false, just want to know.
Joob
Apr 2016
#4
I think you should be able to register to vote right up to the day of voting. Many do not get a
bkkyosemite
Apr 2016
#5
Because in this case this year that would mean their candidate would have less of a chance to win.
bkkyosemite
Apr 2016
#7
That is becuase the neo liberal wing of the party can see the writing on the wall
nadinbrzezinski
Apr 2016
#26
Because realistically independents only get 2 choices when it comes to election day.
Kentonio
Apr 2016
#64
We should NOT let people vote for our Democratic Candidates! Tell me you are joking.
jillan
Apr 2016
#9
Here in Missouri, when you go into vote in the primary, the ask you which ballot you want.
-none
Apr 2016
#37
What does that have to do with your contention that primaries are not elections now?
-none
Apr 2016
#48
What percentage of Republicans are switching parties to meddle in Democratic party primaries?
frylock
Apr 2016
#99
Funny, usually it's the pugs that push suppression...never has been a Dem view
Avalon Sparks
Apr 2016
#23
Those who want to guide and influence a political party should JOIN IT and PARTICIPATE!!
NurseJackie
Apr 2016
#24
Yeah, I never understood why people who refuse to register as Democrats get to decide which Dem
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2016
#30
people with no sense of committment are free to write in their candidate in the general election nt
msongs
Apr 2016
#39
Based on the subject line of this OP alone I assumed I would see a red arrow pointed to the right...
Binkie The Clown
Apr 2016
#57
OK, then. They should all be closed primaries...with SAME-DAY re-registration.
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#68
What I am saying is that you do not understand why it is the fastest growing block
nadinbrzezinski
Apr 2016
#98
They make great sense for establishment candidates protecting against challengers
HereSince1628
Apr 2016
#105