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still_one

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1. Another stupid move, along with our semi-open primary to allow those who don't want to be identified

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Mon Feb 17, 2020, 12:46 AM

Feb 2020

as Democrats to help determine who the Democratic nominee is

Why don't we just ask the republicans to screw us

With this kind of crap, a republican registers as a Democrat, votes for who they believe with cause the most disruption, than change there registration back to republican

We are encouraging mischief by making it so easy to disrupt things

Really unfortunate

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California moves to allow voters to switch party registration on election day [View all] Calista241 Feb 2020 OP

Another stupid move, along with our semi-open primary to allow those who don't want to be identified still_one Feb 2020 #1

Actually that was up to the Democratic Party. Mr.Bill Feb 2020 #2

I know, I am a Californian, and I think it is screwed up. At a minimum it encourages mischef, and still_one Feb 2020 #4

I agree. But until this bill, Mr.Bill Feb 2020 #6

You're absolutely right still_one Feb 2020 #7

What's the one republican in California going to do? jimfields33 Feb 2020 #9

Look at the governors we've had, including Reagan still_one Feb 2020 #10

Must be Bernie's fault again, eh? RandiFan1290 Feb 2020 #15

In a general election a person has one vote, and will vote for either of two candidates, not_the_one Feb 2020 #3

+++ still_one Feb 2020 #5

Absolutley correct! pazzyanne Feb 2020 #14

Kinda thinking BOTh parties should allow it in a state, or NEITHER. n/t Beartracks Feb 2020 #21

Also, speaking as an experienced poll worker/Inspector, Mr.Bill Feb 2020 #8

Hooray! Now I can switch to the Whig Party at the last minute and fool everyone! Kablooie Feb 2020 #11

Bull Moose or Bust!! nt Codeine Feb 2020 #16

Shit. Here come the Republican ratfuckers to screw with our primary. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #12

Gee what could go wrong Raine Feb 2020 #13

This is dumb. OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2020 #17

We control the CA government, but there are MILLIONS of Repubs in the state. Calista241 Feb 2020 #19

That's true, but OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2020 #23

I see NO good reason for this! THEN bluestarone Feb 2020 #18

Yet another stupid move by California frazzled Feb 2020 #20

WTF? I think Newsome is Great - but this notsomuch. alittlelark Feb 2020 #22