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jfern

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104. In New York, if someone was a registered independent
Wed Apr 13, 2016, 05:31 PM
Apr 2016

and after the first Presidential debate decided they wanted to switch to Democratic to vote Bernie it was already too late. That is completely absurd.

...... 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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