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MattP

(3,304 posts) Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:31 AM Apr 2016

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So Ca is open on Dem side and Closed on Rep side

that is a huge boost for Bernie good thing NY, Conn., and MD are coming up

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So Ca is open on Dem side and Closed on Rep side (Original Post) MattP Apr 2016 OP

Non partisan and Democrats can vote.. SHRED Apr 2016 #1

The problem is large numbers of conservatives are registered as independent in CA. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #3

Yes, it allows major ratfucking. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #2

it should at least be uniform, open or closed on both sides MattP Apr 2016 #4

California is semi-closed. Independents can vote, but Repubs, Greens, etc. can't. nt Chichiri Apr 2016 #5

Semi closed primary for Dems Her Sister Apr 2016 #6

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

1. Non partisan and Democrats can vote..

Reply to MattP (Original post)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:38 AM

Apr 2016

...in the California Democratic Primary.

Repubs are repubs only.

That's my understanding.

SunSeeker

(51,564 posts)

3. The problem is large numbers of conservatives are registered as independent in CA.

Reply to SHRED (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:41 AM

Apr 2016

SunSeeker

(51,564 posts)

2. Yes, it allows major ratfucking.

Reply to MattP (Original post)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:39 AM

Apr 2016

I wish Dems would have nothing but closed primaries.

MattP

(3,304 posts)

4. it should at least be uniform, open or closed on both sides

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:43 AM

Apr 2016

iv'e lived here over 35 years and never really knew the primary rules, i don't recall voting in a presidential one that did maybe this will be the year i hope not.

Chichiri

(4,667 posts)

5. California is semi-closed. Independents can vote, but Repubs, Greens, etc. can't. nt

Reply to MattP (Original post)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:46 AM

Apr 2016

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)

6. Semi closed primary for Dems

Reply to MattP (Original post)

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:43 PM

Apr 2016

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2016USDem

Semi-open: Anyone can participate except registered Republicans.

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