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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why closed primaries are undemocratic [View all]Eric J in MN
(35,619 posts)15. 22 states have no party registration.
In almost half-the-states, including Minnesota, we manage fine without it.
If a state has closed primaries and a long freeze on party-switching, like NY, that means both sincere and insincere people are kept from voting.
If a state has closed primaries and a short freeze on party-switching, then neither sincere nor insincere people are kept from voting, and so the party-registration system isn't accomplishing anything.
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I do not care. I want to elect a Democratic candidate. Lol. Seriously? I WANT the decks STACKED
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#1
We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. Makes a difference about your complaint.
CrowCityDem
Apr 2016
#4
It sounds like you are arguing to allow Republicans to vote in Democratic primaries
LonePirate
Apr 2016
#8
Either open them or distribute them according to the number of registered Democrats n/t
Blue Meany
Apr 2016
#10
Do you support NY state's 6 month freeze on party-switching before the primaries? NT
Eric J in MN
Apr 2016
#17
It also minimizes the number of people who join the Democratic Party in an election year. NT
Eric J in MN
Apr 2016
#19
Show evidence of such 'tomfoolery'. It's like Republicans shouting about voter fraud and demanding
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#34
A closed primary is limiting political freedom, and is right wing authoritarian.
B Calm
Apr 2016
#23
Why the DNC keeps getting away with cramming shitty candidates down our throats.
B Calm
Apr 2016
#27
Ok, yes, & let's consider which TYPE (open, closed, etc.) of primary would be ideal.
metamorphosis
Apr 2016
#39