2016 Postmortem

Demsrule86

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10. I am against open primaries

Reply to CreekDog (Original post)

Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:42 AM

Jun 2016

We have them in Ohio and they allow mischief...a democrat should choose the Democratic candidate.

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I think Bernie's push for open primaries was basically self-serving to help him win [View all] CreekDog Jun 2016 OP

Because its so Democratic to Exclude 47% of the Voting Electorate FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #1

It's democratic because anyone can join CreekDog Jun 2016 #3

Where Unelected officials can write their own rules - So Very Democratic FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #13

Look, Independents *WILL* vote in November... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #36

It's called a Democratic Primary ... not an Independent Primary n/t SFnomad Jun 2016 #4

Exactly. The Socialist Party had a nomination open for a while. It could have been Bernie. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #6

Bernie isn't and never has been a Socialist AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #54

Democratic party Members only.......thanks. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #8

Was not that long ago African Americans were not allowed to serve as delegates FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #15

absolutely positive.. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #26

This was wrong, but is entirely different from allowing non-Democrats to help choose our nominee. eastwestdem Jun 2016 #69

Change just one word in your reply FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #70

You are conflating the primary with the GE. charlyvi Jun 2016 #14

You are conflating Cronyism with Democracy FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #23

You are wrong. charlyvi Jun 2016 #27

Does the Green Party have open primaries? Renew Deal Jun 2016 #58

Not in California this year Retrograde Jun 2016 #66

Not mentioned: Hillary won more open primaries rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #2

I want them closed ...... Sheepshank Jun 2016 #31

Oh I agree rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #60

And his call to replace DWS was made out of a desire for revenge. Odd that sufrommich Jun 2016 #5

It certainly was pure revenge that Bernie was seeking. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #7

I can only imagine how Hillary heard his DURHAM D Jun 2016 #21

I am actually shocked at how much of a sore loser he has turned out to be. nt LexVegas Jun 2016 #9

I am too. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #11

If she were not female the DURHAM D Jun 2016 #24

+1 Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #28

I'm not. nt DURHAM D Jun 2016 #22

Me too La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #33

You shouldn't be Renew Deal Jun 2016 #59

I'm not bravenak Jun 2016 #67

I am against open primaries Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #10

I don't know. Different states do it differently. MineralMan Jun 2016 #12

it's a way for him to deny that he really lost, it's an excuse and an attempt to delegitimize geek tragedy Jun 2016 #16

absolutely!! Sheepshank Jun 2016 #32

we'll see how much staying power his revolution has without money, media attention, or geek tragedy Jun 2016 #34

I'm thinking these bright eyed revolutionaries will morph in almost no time at all. Sheepshank Jun 2016 #40

as The Who said, The Kids Are Alright geek tragedy Jun 2016 #42

Agreed -- I don't want Libertarians or Repubs choosing my nominee obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #17

See how easy it is? CreekDog Jun 2016 #39

Open primaries allow republicans workinclasszero Jun 2016 #18

Republicans got their own primaries to deal with!!! Herman4747 Jun 2016 #38

At least one State allowed for voting in both Primaries because of the timing. Sheepshank Jun 2016 #41

Have you ever voted in the Republican primary? n/t Herman4747 Jun 2016 #43

not sure what that has to do with anything? Sheepshank Jun 2016 #44

Nope, but what I am saying... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #45

For those States that voted AFTER Trump was the last man standing Sheepshank Jun 2016 #48

I personally know a right-wing nutcase athena Jun 2016 #61

Possibly, although I am for open primaries bigwillq Jun 2016 #19

Clinton won more open primaries than Sanders, 13 of 23. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #20

I think he performed better in open caucuses La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #35

Yes Sanders did well in the caucuses where few people vote mythology Jun 2016 #49

The results were clear. Clinton Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #50

Yea. How dare him ask for an actual Democratic election. N/t Triana Jun 2016 #25

You lost me at "self-serving" Martin Eden Jun 2016 #29

he thinks closed primaries are the stuff of tyranny but has no problem with caucuses geek tragedy Jun 2016 #37

Clamoring for open primaries while ignoring the inherently undemocratic caucuses is self-serving. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #56

No, it's not. Martin Eden Jun 2016 #65

I'll respect him when he calls for the elimination of the unfair aspects that helped him. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #30

The Democratic Party will wither on the vine without the people who became independents All in it together Jun 2016 #46

Join the Dem Party if you wish to choose our nominee. Otherwise, get lost. oasis Jun 2016 #47

Forget about how this election cycle. Leaving the votes to the people is just the right thing to do floriduck Jun 2016 #51

It is sad that Sanders does not want to address caucuses Gothmog Jun 2016 #52

Primary elections are paid for by TAX PAYERS! That said alone, they should all be open. B Calm Jun 2016 #53

His ideas on reforming the party should be utterly ignored BeyondGeography Jun 2016 #55

Do you like the failed war on drugs? B Calm Jun 2016 #57

I believe Bernie's mistake was not campaigning for party Democrats apnu Jun 2016 #62

I think Dems having closed primaries is an elitists dream & a joke pinebox Jun 2016 #63

I agree with you, mostly democrattotheend Jun 2016 #74

a cult leader is egotistical? mwrguy Jun 2016 #64

... Number23 Jun 2016 #72

I don't care so much about the 'why,' my reaction remains the same Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #68

Absolutely. Just another politician. K&R Number23 Jun 2016 #71

When did he ignore the advice to reach out to African Americans? democrattotheend Jun 2016 #73