2016 Postmortem

hrmjustin

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97. They were just as pissed in 2008 and they still voted.

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Mon Apr 18, 2016, 07:34 PM

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Meet The People Barred From Voting In New York�s Presidential Primary [View all] dana_b Apr 2016 OP

They chose not to register as a Democrat in this state so that is their problem. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #1

same here in arizona. i'm on a DesertFlower Apr 2016 #6

So the kid who just turned 18 is just shit out of luck. This is so wrong! B Calm Apr 2016 #23

You vote in the election that happens after you turn 18. Of couse you have to register for a party upaloopa Apr 2016 #27

NY rules seem odd to me. You'd think you would be welcoming new democrats into B Calm Apr 2016 #29

not odd at all - register as a Dem - vote in the Dem primary DrDan Apr 2016 #88

New voter deadline was just recently- the six months is to change parties... bettyellen Apr 2016 #70

I wouldnt be surprised if a lot of them are ex-democrats or ex-republicans Baobab Apr 2016 #67

There aren't that many LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #86

And by shutting them out of the primary you are less likely to get their vote in the general Bjorn Against Apr 2016 #91

Both parties shut them out. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #93

So they are more likely to stay home Bjorn Against Apr 2016 #94

I think not. These rules have been in effect for decades. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #95

And people are more upset about the rules this year than ever before Bjorn Against Apr 2016 #96

They were just as pissed in 2008 and they still voted. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #97

Well if you keep pissing them off don't expect them to keep voting Democratic Bjorn Against Apr 2016 #98

They barred themselves! riversedge Apr 2016 #2

yup eom artyteacher Apr 2016 #52

Boo hoo for them TMontoya Apr 2016 #3

Barring them almost certainly reassures they'll never become democrats. B Calm Apr 2016 #31

Nothing like a free sample to drum up business Skink Apr 2016 #76

I Remember When the Democratic Party noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #4

in case you missed the memo these people COULD have registered and chose not to nt msongs Apr 2016 #5

I Didn't Miss A Thing noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #8

This is a primary not the general election. We will still go after the independents in the general. upaloopa Apr 2016 #28

Too Late noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #34

Our Party has left us TrueDemVA Apr 2016 #30

They don't lose their right to vote. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #87

I agree about registering, but TrueDemVA Apr 2016 #99

remember when one erred, they admitted it rather than become the victim? DrDan Apr 2016 #12

I hope you remember noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #35

because they were victimized by not registering per the rules? DrDan Apr 2016 #36

My Comments Are About noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #37

but my post, the one you responded to, and the OP both were in regard to registering in NY DrDan Apr 2016 #49

Tell that to the 18 yr old who was inspired by a candidate and just registered to vote B Calm Apr 2016 #39

then they probably registered as a Democrat, right? no problem DrDan Apr 2016 #48

No, you have to be registered months ahead. B Calm Apr 2016 #75

New registrations had to be done by March 18 (I think) sweetloukillbot Apr 2016 #77

Link? B Calm Apr 2016 #78

I was wrong - it was March 25. sweetloukillbot Apr 2016 #83

postmarked on the 25th DrDan Apr 2016 #82

wasn't kept a secret, right? DrDan Apr 2016 #79

+1 Zira Apr 2016 #25

Limiting Political Freedom is not a liberal idea, it's RW Authoritian. B Calm Apr 2016 #7

Forget it, they are lost in the winning, principles be damned. Remind you of anyone? JudyM Apr 2016 #14

Oh No! Democrats Are Going to Decide the Democratic Nominee Stallion Apr 2016 #9

Why does this BULLSHIT only ever come to light when it's too late to fix??? CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #10

the ACLU is helping people who actually ARE disenfranchised, not those who forget to register. bettyellen Apr 2016 #15

Back off, please. I don't have a registration problem, I'm speaking on behalf of others. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #17

the ACLUS prioritizes those who actually can't vote despite following the rules.... bettyellen Apr 2016 #21

Many New York DUers tried to bring this up last September/October Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #18

Favoritism and voter ratfucking in plain sight! CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #20

If you were not thinking of voting Republican- why is that a problem seeing Dems debate each other bettyellen Apr 2016 #22

the start of the debates generally wake up the electorate....to election time questionseverything Apr 2016 #54

I never gave open primaries a thought (never had them) and the first I heard of them was bettyellen Apr 2016 #55

if the requirement was 3 months before the election at least more people would realize questionseverything Apr 2016 #59

I wish we had uniform standards. It seems the GOP has been screwing with the bettyellen Apr 2016 #61

ny is controlled by democrats, right? so i don't think we can blame this on repubs this time questionseverything Apr 2016 #63

Party stuff is decided by the party.... And the problem is Dems and the GOP won't ever coordinate... bettyellen Apr 2016 #68

If they were bringing it up back in Sept/Oct LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #89

You do realize ... Trajan Apr 2016 #101

So Democats are choosing which Democrat represents them? Earth_First Apr 2016 #11

It doesn't help that the cutoff date to switch in NY was back in OCTOBER! TCJ70 Apr 2016 #13

honeslty- if someone didn't know last year whether they wanted to republican or dem president.... bettyellen Apr 2016 #16

"If someone didn't know last year whether they wanted a Republican or Dem president....", Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #41

Question Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #42

I don't know how soon anyone was approached... TCJ70 Apr 2016 #46

Sad to see so many supporting voter disinfranchisement. Lancero Apr 2016 #19

Get a valid id. Not hard to understand. Lancero Apr 2016 #50

I don't necessarily disagree with closed primaries firebrand80 Apr 2016 #24

The voting rules have been clear and known to both BS himself, his campaign and supporters for years factfinder_77 Apr 2016 #32

Glad you find Limiting Political Freedom as democratic, I don't! B Calm Apr 2016 #33

Strawman Dem2 Apr 2016 #43

Dems were darn glad when he always caucused with them amborin Apr 2016 #62

So the only choice is Republican or Republican light Skink Apr 2016 #84

Simple solution; register as a Democrat brooklynite Apr 2016 #38

Holding big rallies can be fun, but registering Democrats to vote is more effective Freddie Stubbs Apr 2016 #40

There's nothing nefarious or undemocratic about a closed primary. baldguy Apr 2016 #44

Have we reached the bargaining phase? nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #45

So many posters who oppose caucuses kiva Apr 2016 #47

Shame to see voter suppression lauded by a Democrat Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #51

Question: Does New York send out reminders to voters (via mail) 2banon Apr 2016 #53

the rules in ny give advantage to the never registered voter over the long time registered voter questionseverything Apr 2016 #56

Thit is sooo weird. 2banon Apr 2016 #73

Imagine that; having to be registered with a political party to choose that party's candidate Tarc Apr 2016 #58

what part of 'Democratic' primary don't they understand? bigtree Apr 2016 #60

Democrats voting for Democrats. Nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #64

Not very Democratic, we'll see how that works out for them Joob Apr 2016 #65

So, non-Democrats...nt SidDithers Apr 2016 #66

People who aren;t members of the parties can't vote in party primaries? Adrahil Apr 2016 #69

thankfully many states do not think as you do dana_b Apr 2016 #71

So, party's shouldn;t be able to select their own nominee? Adrahil Apr 2016 #72

I am glad NY is closed. riversedge Apr 2016 #74

Texas is utopia Skink Apr 2016 #85

So, now this is an issue? Onlooker Apr 2016 #80

Wow - Look at That! brooklynite Apr 2016 #81

I am in favor of closed primaries MichMan Apr 2016 #90

Bummer. They should have thought it thru and become informed. Rules. Those silly rules, I tell you seabeyond Apr 2016 #92

What if they all just wrote in Bernie's name in the GE. vintx Apr 2016 #100

Well now what do you think they'll do? n/t dana_b Apr 2016 #102