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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]CrowCityDem
(2,348 posts)78. It's not spite
It's a belief that a party should decide party business, and if people want a say, the doors are open for the genuine to join.
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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