2016 Postmortem

NCTraveler

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38. Neither Obama or Clinton were drawing a sizable contingent of Paul supporters.

Reply to NanceGreggs (Original post)

Mon Apr 18, 2016, 05:37 PM

Apr 2016

It's not that way this go around.

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The long-standing outrage about closed primaries [View all] NanceGreggs Apr 2016 OP

I was thinking this very thing, Nance mcar Apr 2016 #1

Interesting info, guys. Of course, we all know Hortensis Apr 2016 #19

Funny, that. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... nt onehandle Apr 2016 #2

And caucuses apcalc Apr 2016 #3

Yep. So outraged, they forgot to check how they actually registered. Probably voted for Nader 2000. Hoyt Apr 2016 #4

It feels to me like us regular Democrats are now DURHAM D Apr 2016 #5

YES!!!!! Lol. Read the post right under you. Yes. I was thinking just that. seabeyond Apr 2016 #7

I think that is spot-on! DrDan Apr 2016 #17

Entitled snowflakes that do not believe they have to follow any rules, having a collective tantrum. seabeyond Apr 2016 #6

right? Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #75

Plus a freaking million. SO sick of these whining people and so ready for the primaries to be over Number23 Apr 2016 #94

the obvious...is so obvious Sheepshank Apr 2016 #8

What don't you understand? Independents are like ultra-super-delegates! randome Apr 2016 #9

not only that - we (Dems) should bend the rules for them, and of course, be aware and DrDan Apr 2016 #20

Careful-Walk Lightly or They'll Bolt to the Green Party!!!!!! Stallion Apr 2016 #45

or bolt directly to trump DrDan Apr 2016 #48

It Might Be Time for Special VIP Gift Bags to BEG Super Vote Sanders Supporters to Vote Democratic Stallion Apr 2016 #50

If they were as involved with politics as they say they are... HOW COULD THEY NOT ALREADY KNOW? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #10

But of course! ismnotwasm Apr 2016 #11

2.5 million more people SO FAR!!1! conspiring against Sanders than not conspiring against Sanders. Squinch Apr 2016 #27

It's a vast left wing conspiracy. George II Apr 2016 #47

Well they are so outraged now... sheshe2 Apr 2016 #12

Yeah, surprising that all of a sudden this is a major issue. I posted this a little while ago.... George II Apr 2016 #13

Did you check back around nineteen-68? Hortensis Apr 2016 #24

I don't recall any of the complaints I hear today back in those days either. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #36

Did you really look? Loudestlib Apr 2016 #14

Not seeing any outrage in there. But you knew that. Shocked that your post is dishonest. Squinch Apr 2016 #18

Of course you don't see what you don't want to. Loudestlib Apr 2016 #23

I don't think outrage means what you think it means. NH still has open primaries. Squinch Apr 2016 #25

It was outrage, the OP didn't research anything. Loudestlib Apr 2016 #31

Suuuuuure it was. Squinch Apr 2016 #35

That was a discussion about open/closed. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #21

I've been neck deep in the zero posts that blamed Kerry for Iraq in the 2004 campaign. Squinch Apr 2016 #15

This +1000! mcar Apr 2016 #51

Yep. But Sanders isn't responsible for casualties of the weapons systems HE voted for. Squinch Apr 2016 #60

They've become unpopular because the system has been corrupted. Of course you are ok with the rhett o rick Apr 2016 #16

... sheshe2 Apr 2016 #70

Roll your eyes. It will be the hubris that brings down the Fat Cats. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #72

? sheshe2 Apr 2016 #79

! Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #84

Bwahahahaha. Couch Cat! sheshe2 Apr 2016 #86

To my recollection.. Jack Bone Apr 2016 #22

Keep shitting on Independents, that will surely help Hillary win the GE!. Odin2005 Apr 2016 #26

This is shitting on Independents? Gracious! Independents must be very sensitive. And they Squinch Apr 2016 #29

Now you are sounding just like Republicans defending their trying to make it harder to vote. Odin2005 Apr 2016 #41

You sound like you don't understand the difference between "using your own free will to choose Squinch Apr 2016 #57

you mean like caucuses dsc Apr 2016 #74

Caucuses are a pain in the ass. okasha Apr 2016 #92

How long have you felt this way? NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #33

Since before I joined this site in 2005. Odin2005 Apr 2016 #39

You are basing that on what data? LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #40

maybe you can discuss your angst with a counselor ibegurpard Apr 2016 #28

Pointing out that people who are now outraged ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #43

Yes, I have been against some states' rules regarding closed primaries JimDandy Apr 2016 #30

Courts have also ruled parties Codeine Apr 2016 #59

IMO, caucuses should not exist and all primaries should be closed ones. Beacool Apr 2016 #32

I agree completely mcar Apr 2016 #54

Imagine not being a member of a club or church and expecting to have a say Beacool Apr 2016 #91

This. Precisely this. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #61

Outrage? That would be a straw man. dchill Apr 2016 #34

I want EVERYONE who is eligible to vote to be able to do so democrank Apr 2016 #37

So do I ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #46

Everyone who is eligible to vote in New York may do so Codeine Apr 2016 #62

All three of those ARE eligible to vote. It happens every November. George II Apr 2016 #78

Neither Obama or Clinton were drawing a sizable contingent of Paul supporters. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #38

This. The baggers. They do not get to decide our Democratic candidate. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #44

It's really not a hit. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #49

An outsider is complaining because he doesn't want to follow the rules. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #42

A wise woman named Peggysue says, "The hitchhiker is demanding the car keys." Squinch Apr 2016 #64

Absolutely! LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #71

My preference for BOTH parties is closed primaries DemonGoddess Apr 2016 #52

No such posts? hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #53

None of those links ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #67

That's just not true hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #81

Oh my! NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #82

I was thinking the same thing... chillfactor Apr 2016 #55

Lets just run a Democrat in the fall. Skink Apr 2016 #56

Didn't Obama supporters complain about it in 2008? democrattotheend Apr 2016 #58

I was a moderator through the 2008 primaries. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2016 #63

This Sanders voter will give you a K&R. The misplaced blame and outrage HAS blm Apr 2016 #65

LOL - I give you a rec for the disease at the end OKNancy Apr 2016 #89

It's all about Bernie treestar Apr 2016 #66

I think they all should be closed MichMan Apr 2016 #68

The DNC never gamed the primary system to favor a specific candidate - Hillary Clinton - PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #69

I appreciate your well thought-out reply. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #73

Thank you. Note that I added an edit you may not have read PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #76

Wow! Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #77

I am glad to not be ignored. lol eom PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #80

Some people don't understand and complain about the rules right here on DU! William769 Apr 2016 #83

Hillary ate my registration!! LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #85

One reason for closed primaries-GOP voters- for example- Did Rush Limbaugh Tilt Result In Indiana? Gothmog Apr 2016 #87

That's okay... someday all 50 states will be progressive enough to allow same-day registration. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #88

With the current rules in some states where even republicans can crossover and vote in the Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #90

Enormous K & R. Thanks for posting. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #93