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Democratic Primaries

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4. the first-ballot restriction applies only to a handful of states

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 06:33 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Not on the first ballot if they have "suspended" their campaign rather Jersey Devil Mar 2020 #2

the first-ballot restriction applies only to a handful of states unblock Mar 2020 #4

hmm, thanks for the correction - nt Jersey Devil Mar 2020 #6

hey, look, actual rules: unblock Mar 2020 #3

Thanks! So, the short answer is "no". :) Goodheart Mar 2020 #5

the short answer is "sorta" unblock Mar 2020 #7

Yes. And this does happen from time to time unblock Mar 2020 #17

No they can't Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #8

That's true Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #13

True for most states, but not all. So the link in reply #3. unblock Mar 2020 #15

not clear to me why dnc rules would carry more weight than state law unblock Mar 2020 #19

Very interesting post. Thanks! Goodheart Mar 2020 #14