2016 Postmortem

TMontoya

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16. Not likely

Reply to MrMickeysMom (Reply #15)

Tue Apr 19, 2016, 12:05 AM

Apr 2016

What is likely is this being thrown out.

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UPDATE ON EMERGENCY LAWSUIT FILED IN NY OVER VOTER PURGE [View all] FourScore Apr 2016 OP

i though Bernie was Boycotting Verizon itsrobert Apr 2016 #1

Come on now NWCorona Apr 2016 #4

One of the dumbest posts I've seen on DU. nt malokvale77 Apr 2016 #12

How do you even dress yourself in the morning? Cobalt Violet Apr 2016 #68

Thanks for the update! Hope it goes well! Equinox Moon Apr 2016 #2

Down to the wire! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #3

Me too. This is happening in my state. pangaia Apr 2016 #6

Needs To Happen... The SYSTEMIC Corruption Orchestrated By "The Establishment" Is Mind Boggling! CorporatistNation Apr 2016 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Baobab Apr 2016 #5

K&R. n/t winter is coming Apr 2016 #7

Kick! felix_numinous Apr 2016 #8

"eligible independant voters" That is an oxymoron. If they did not switch their registration.... bettyellen Apr 2016 #10

Right I Would Think the Independent Voter Claim is Close to Frivolous Stallion Apr 2016 #11

laches? bettyellen Apr 2016 #13

Quick Definition on google Search Page Stallion Apr 2016 #14

thank you! really seems like a desperate ploy to prevent NY from ending it for him. bettyellen Apr 2016 #18

Why does this action upset you? Impedimentus Apr 2016 #31

We weren't born yesterday. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #34

Feel the couch... Whoops! What day is it?! LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #37

This suit is not to open the primary in any way. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2016 #74

Because it is dishonest to try and change the rules the day before and wrong to let only the Dem bettyellen Apr 2016 #107

In the general, you can vote for ANY candidate WhiteTara Apr 2016 #108

Because it's BS anigbrowl Apr 2016 #115

I doubt that relief will be granted at this late date Gothmog Apr 2016 #78

The culprit: Hurricane Sandy pat_k Apr 2016 #19

It Would Depend on What Affidavit Said Stallion Apr 2016 #23

Thx for your thoughts. pat_k Apr 2016 #28

I could see those being allowed- but I cannot see opening the primary to Republicans tomorrow.... bettyellen Apr 2016 #24

Sandy didn't effect much of Long Island OR Manhattan. And it only touched a limited area. KittyWampus Apr 2016 #80

First of all, it's not a Clinton activity. But more importantly, floriduck Apr 2016 #104

Wow... malokvale77 Apr 2016 #20

rules you dislike are still rules. The RNC is not opening any more primaries.... this silly notion bettyellen Apr 2016 #21

The silly notion that the GOP has anything to do with... malokvale77 Apr 2016 #25

You can't have an "open primary" without the GOP agreeing to it! If I have to explain why...... bettyellen Apr 2016 #105

People should be allowed to vote regardless pinebox Apr 2016 #76

Bullshit- the primaries have been closed forever. that people were ignorant and now suddenly care bettyellen Apr 2016 #106

Ya it's bullshit when people get to vote isn't it? pinebox Apr 2016 #110

To change the rules for Dems only- so that Republicans can vote today in our primary is a scam. bettyellen Apr 2016 #113

Oh so it really is fear pinebox Apr 2016 #114

No, it is common sense and fairness. It is too late to change the rules because you are panicking bettyellen Apr 2016 #116

lol I'm panicking? pinebox Apr 2016 #118

People who are trying to force an "open" primary on Dems only are panicking and embarrassing bettyellen Apr 2016 #120

Why? anigbrowl Apr 2016 #117

Why? pinebox Apr 2016 #119

If the party is smaller.. HughLefty1 Apr 2016 #22

still do - has anyone been turned away when registering as a Dem? DrDan Apr 2016 #67

That's not what they mean. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #35

the tweet I saw was encouraging all independents to go and demand ballots tomorrow. bettyellen Apr 2016 #38

Too bad TMontoya Apr 2016 #41

I doubt that they will give Indy's power to vote in the Dem primary only- that would be unfair bettyellen Apr 2016 #43

You do realize that several states allow open primaries. malokvale77 Apr 2016 #126

If you read the suit they are arguing.... NCTraveler Apr 2016 #73

I was SO GLAD to see that judge move to it... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #15

Not likely TMontoya Apr 2016 #16

Say hello to your little friend... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #26

That's Not Going to Happen Stallion Apr 2016 #17

Who said they should? MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #27

New York Precedent is Not Binding on a Pennsylvania Court Stallion Apr 2016 #29

How about looking away from your mirror for decisions parties make that disenfranchise us? MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #30

You have mistakes a crucial point LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #44

Looks like I'm not the only one who "mistakes a crucial point"... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #89

Sorry if you're Brother couldn't make up his mind whether he was a Democrat or Republican until LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #121

You still don't get it... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #122

Bernie joined the Democratic party specifically to gain access LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #123

GO away... I don't need your walk back from that remark MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #124

Why do people form political parties? Bernie had no relevance in American politics without LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #125

Do you practice in NY? NWCorona Apr 2016 #32

You may be a lawyer but I have the internet griffi94 Apr 2016 #52

thank you for a voice of sanity - it won't be popular around here - but you know that already DrDan Apr 2016 #69

You didn't consider the RNC has a say in this and they are leaning toward closing more primaries? bettyellen Apr 2016 #45

This suit is not to open the primary in any way. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2016 #75

By which time polls will have been open in the most populous counties Retrograde Apr 2016 #33

It's like a TV show lawyer drama liberal N proud Apr 2016 #65

Well, this is upsetting a certain group...... DJ13 Apr 2016 #36

We want Democrats to vote wysi Apr 2016 #46

So we should toss out all the results of the Southern open primaries Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #96

Maybe this will explain it in terms you understand... liberal N proud Apr 2016 #66

I hope EVERY party-registered voter votes DrDan Apr 2016 #70

Independent voters will be committing the crime of perjury geek tragedy Apr 2016 #39

Weird to see Dems up thread encouraging this. Lucinda Apr 2016 #48

You're not a democrat if you're advocating for a non-democratic primary! Firebrand Gary Apr 2016 #40

If you are "Independent" tomorrow that's what you are an you can't vote. Period! Jitter65 Apr 2016 #42

Its not like they didn't have enough time.... Historic NY Apr 2016 #47

Amazing how many Hillary supporters support limited political freedom. B Calm Apr 2016 #49

Closed primaries are not oppression nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #55

Seeing how independents will have a say in the general election, B Calm Apr 2016 #57

They are choosing to limit themselves. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #60

Limiting Political Freedom is not a liberal idea, it's RW Authoritian. Boo hoo! B Calm Apr 2016 #62

Closed primaries are not a violation of rights. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #64

Primaries and caucuses are party events. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #90

Tell that to all the states who don't practice limited political freedom, I'm B Calm Apr 2016 #94

If your candidate can't get the overwhelming support of Democrats NuclearDem Apr 2016 #95

Without the help of independents, Hillary is toast. B Calm Apr 2016 #97

Yes, I'm sure independents will simply be flocking to vote for Ted Cruz or Donald Trump. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #98

No, chances are they'll sit this election out. B Calm Apr 2016 #100

When the judge throws this out later this morning... DCBob Apr 2016 #50

OMG. All the poo flinging is over a PROVISIONAL ballot, pending a judicial decision on merrily Apr 2016 #51

Sanders supporters get to be more like Republicans every day. baldguy Apr 2016 #53

hard to separate supporters for a couple of candidates this year - loud, boorish, tending toward DrDan Apr 2016 #71

Just because you didn't pay attention to the rules and now you don't like the rules liberal N proud Apr 2016 #54

Rules are intended to make life better for everyone. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #56

it's late in the 4th quarter and I am down by 4 touch downs... liberal N proud Apr 2016 #59

Exactly Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #61

+1000. nt ecstatic Apr 2016 #63

I disagree. When you are fighting for humanity's survival, IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #79

When you're fighting for "humanity's survival" you don't want an empty suit like Sanders KittyWampus Apr 2016 #81

And that is what the rules are designed to protect against liberal N proud Apr 2016 #93

Idiocy. johnp3907 Apr 2016 #58

You should read the suit and the comments from pinko-snob who posted this at reddit. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #72

Wait, what? samson212 Apr 2016 #84

I highly suggest you look into it. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #92

Everybody deserves to vote pinebox Apr 2016 #77

It's a Democratic PARTY primary, not a General Election. KittyWampus Apr 2016 #82

In the General, yes. In a Primary, no. Happenstance24 Apr 2016 #83

I disagree pinebox Apr 2016 #86

No it isn't. Happenstance24 Apr 2016 #87

A primary isn't about the presidency? pinebox Apr 2016 #88

A primary is not an "election"... CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #103

A primary is choosing a candidate pinebox Apr 2016 #111

We're not a private club angrychair Apr 2016 #91

I agree with you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #101

they don't care Robbins Apr 2016 #99

You're right they don't pinebox Apr 2016 #112

That lawsuit was filed much, much to late to have any MineralMan Apr 2016 #85

If anything they want to delegitimize the win for Hillary- put it "in question". bettyellen Apr 2016 #109

Attny General dragging feet this morning not in court. Now court to resume at 2 pm EDT bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #102