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In reply to the discussion: Do you think Bernie Sanders can win the Democratic nomination? [View all]Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)49. I don't vote based on polls.
I vote on issues, policies, and principles.
We don't have party primaries in my state. Anybody can run and declare their party or not.
What is a Top 2 Primary?
The Washington Top 2 Primary allows voters to choose among all candidates running for each office. Voters do not have to declare a party affiliation to vote in the primary.
Candidates for partisan office may state a preference for a political party, which is listed on the ballot. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the Primary Election qualify for the General Election. Candidates must also receive at least 1% of the votes cast in that race to advance to the General Election.
Washington State Secretary of State
https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/faqcandidates.aspx
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You're right...I love the status quo...that's why I supported Elizabeth Warren in 2012
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#52
Ok, then. You'r right. People who have plenty don't tend be happier with the way things are.
Marr
Apr 2015
#57
Bernie is well-known, having even been on Fox. Also, I've been seeing Bernie quotes in the
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#16
i dunno. we will have to see. cant ever predict at this point, what will happen a year and half
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#14