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...... daleanime Apr 2016 #1
How is a closed primary disenfranchisement but a caucus is not? CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #2
Imo apcalc Apr 2016 #58
Closed, because enemies of candidates Hortensis Apr 2016 #72
I am going to beg of you CLOSE ALL OF THEM. I mean it, ALL OF THEM nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #3
^I agree with this! (nt) LostOne4Ever Apr 2016 #63
++ frylock Apr 2016 #89
+ 1 gazillion! Great post! Avalux Apr 2016 #93
I agree but don't independents help pay for it or something? Is that false, just want to know. Joob Apr 2016 #4
Yes, you do, when you fund your local registrar through taxes nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #16
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
Nope... open primaries, same day registration. demmiblue Apr 2016 #6
Because in this case this year that would mean their candidate would have less of a chance to win. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #7
The more I learn about the Democratic Party, the less I find it Democratic. Joob Apr 2016 #8
That is becuase the neo liberal wing of the party can see the writing on the wall nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #26
But CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #11
Because realistically independents only get 2 choices when it comes to election day. Kentonio Apr 2016 #64
What's stopping anyone from assessing? CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #69
Funny this is same thing GOP use to Gwhittey Apr 2016 #70
A lot of the candidates vetting takes place over the course of the campaign Kentonio Apr 2016 #71
Yes, it's on them CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #76
So you'd rather the party cut off its own nose to spite its face? Kentonio Apr 2016 #77
It's not spite CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #78
Just not if they don't hear the news until less than 6 months before? Kentonio Apr 2016 #80
Very Repub of them... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #17
If we can have same day registration in the GE then there is jwirr Apr 2016 #50
Yes. demmiblue Apr 2016 #56
Okay, that is also what I consider an open primary. jwirr Apr 2016 #59
Only some of the more narrow minded posters Skink Apr 2016 #51
We should NOT let people vote for our Democratic Candidates! Tell me you are joking. jillan Apr 2016 #9
Of course they should vote CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #10
How can they become Democrats if they aren't allowed to vote? -none Apr 2016 #34
By registering as Democrats, obviously. CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #35
Here in Missouri, when you go into vote in the primary, the ask you which ballot you want. -none Apr 2016 #37
I don't want Republicans voting in a Democratic primary. CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #38
If primaries are not elections then how can one vote in primaries? -none Apr 2016 #40
Remember; candidates used to be chosen in smoke filled rooms CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #42
What does that have to do with your contention that primaries are not elections now? -none Apr 2016 #48
I'm saying CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #53
Well, I do agree with you that the process is an improper election. -none Apr 2016 #61
That is what I see as an open primary. You decide what jwirr Apr 2016 #52
How far in advance of the primary should they have to register? frylock Apr 2016 #95
Good question CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #97
What percentage of Republicans are switching parties to meddle in Democratic party primaries? frylock Apr 2016 #99
I am beginning to think that this is a parody/satire account. n/t demmiblue Apr 2016 #20
Agree agree agree apcalc Apr 2016 #62
Open primaries in every state. bigwillq Apr 2016 #12
Don't forget the rest of the smaller parties nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #29
I understand... Buddyblazon Apr 2016 #13
You do realize... CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #19
You do realize that... Buddyblazon Apr 2016 #28
But they aren't CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #33
Well a lot of them might want to stay if they had been jwirr Apr 2016 #55
Sorry, I'm for getting out the vote... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #14
Presidents Mondale, Dukakis, Gore and Kerry all agree with you. n/t DefenseLawyer Apr 2016 #15
Good one! Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #21
A perfectly reasonable post Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 #18
Funny, usually it's the pugs that push suppression...never has been a Dem view Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #23
A closed primary system is not a form of voter suppression. Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 #31
It suppresses votes... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #46
In a 2 party system, its not a 'private' decision. Kentonio Apr 2016 #65
Hmm as long as the taxpayer helps fund you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #75
Why would the date of the election matter? TheFarseer Apr 2016 #22
It depends on the scenario CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #25
Those who want to guide and influence a political party should JOIN IT and PARTICIPATE!! NurseJackie Apr 2016 #24
Lol sure... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #27
Yeah, I never understood why people who refuse to register as Democrats get to decide which Dem BlueCaliDem Apr 2016 #30
Either all the primaries are open or they are all closed. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #32
The logic is obvious, but people just won't see it. LisaM Apr 2016 #36
Mischief? Kentonio Apr 2016 #67
It is extremely rare nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #81
I am cool as long as the tax payer does not get stuck nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #79
people with no sense of committment are free to write in their candidate in the general election nt msongs Apr 2016 #39
Closed Primaries jmousso75 Apr 2016 #41
I've supported closed primaries since I started voting. CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #43
I agree, how about your party pays for it? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #47
I don't think this is a very liberal idea. As a B Calm Apr 2016 #44
I agree Andy823 Apr 2016 #45
Wrong but you knew that nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #49
I support Bernie in a state that allows you to ask for either ballot B Calm Apr 2016 #92
It used to make the most sense to not let women vote. So much for Karmadillo Apr 2016 #54
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
Sense of "millenial" entitlement and lack of seriousness? Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #60
Look close them everywhere nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #73
Good luck changing your state constitution Brother Buzz Apr 2016 #84
Yes they do, and we have a choice of subsiding them or not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #85
Subsiding? Brother Buzz Apr 2016 #100
My state constutition does not madate we pay for it nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #101
I was a registered Independent. apcalc Apr 2016 #66
OK, then. They should all be closed primaries...with SAME-DAY re-registration. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #68
Is same-day feasible in large population centers? Tarc Apr 2016 #74
You might have heard of the Internet nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #82
Like y'all love saying to Hillary; "Watch your tone, dear" Tarc Apr 2016 #106
Sorry but I ain't changing a thing nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #108
All you need is a registrar at the voting stations. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #96
As long as it does not hamper the overall process, that'd be fine. Tarc Apr 2016 #107
Go for it. TM99 Apr 2016 #83
Hey the Rs have been playing the purity game nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #86
And given that level of discourse, why should Dems cater to you? CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #87
I am urging you NOT TO CATER to the fastest growing nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #88
So you're saying... CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #91
Like we said, close it down. TM99 Apr 2016 #94
What I am saying is that you do not understand why it is the fastest growing block nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #98
Because the Democratic Party TM99 Apr 2016 #90
More from the "We got ours" crowd Politicalboi Apr 2016 #102
Insightful commentary. Thanks. CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #103
In New York, if someone was a registered independent jfern Apr 2016 #104
They make great sense for establishment candidates protecting against challengers HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #105
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