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2016 Postmortem

UMTerp01

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1. Why closed primaries?

Reply to JaneyVee (Original post)

Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:42 PM

Apr 2016

I agree with this except the closed primary suggestion. Why not allow everyone to vote in every state. Like it or not, Independents matter. As for this cycle, they can drink a tall glass of Chateau de STFU because they knew the rules and now want to whine about it. Didn't know about the deadline to switch or register as a Dem before voting? Tough shit. But going forward, primaries should be open.

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End the caucuses and close the primaries. [View all] JaneyVee Apr 2016 OP

Why closed primaries? UMTerp01 Apr 2016 #1

Because if you have open primaries... JaneyVee Apr 2016 #3

End the caucuses, semi-open primaries- no repubs, morningfog Apr 2016 #2

Sorry, but no go! sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #4

NYers have no standing to preach on election reforms to others, worst turnout of any blue State Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #5

Youre blaming me for that? I voted. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #8

All on the same day? Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #6

No, there is a good reason for that sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #9

Yeah, i agree. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #10

That would change things up. Renew Deal Apr 2016 #7

Don't like winner take all. Proportional delegates gives voice to many, many more. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #11