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4. well unless its a state with shared primaries like california

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:42 PM

May 2017

we cant really primary a gop candidate. I dont think playi g stupid games like switching registration to mess with the gop primary is productive.

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Probably a dumb question..but how are Democrats suppose to "primary" Republicans [View all] Nevermypresident May 2017 OP

it usually only works in blue leaning areas JI7 May 2017 #1

whomever said that probably meant drray23 May 2017 #2

See your point, but your scenerio is the general election, not the primary. Nevermypresident May 2017 #3

well unless its a state with shared primaries like california drray23 May 2017 #4

Can you explain further why it would not be productive? Nevermypresident May 2017 #6

i just think that this tactic rarely succeed. drray23 May 2017 #7

yes i would not either. would make me sick.. drray23 May 2017 #9

Some one posted a blub about some Wellstone ruled May 2017 #5