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2016 Postmortem

FSogol

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2. Your plan is foolish. It allows for a DNC takeover of the entire process.

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Original post)

Tue May 3, 2016, 09:33 AM

May 2016

Currently each state makes a decision such as open or closed; primary or caucus; date etc.

Even though I hate caucuses, it is up to each state to decide. I live in a state where we do not declare a party when we register, but have no problem with limiting the selection of Democratic candidates to Democrats.

The only reform needed is to add some standards to how early must you register, can 17 years old register and vote in primaries if they'll be 18 for the GE, etc.

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My plan to revise the primary system. [View all] Funtatlaguy May 2016 OP

Self bumping....to get some other Funtatlaguy May 2016 #1

Your plan is foolish. It allows for a DNC takeover of the entire process. FSogol May 2016 #2

I'm torn between liking Caucuses and Not. I've only voted once and it was at one. Joob May 2016 #3

Caucuses violate the "secret ballot" provision Funtatlaguy May 2016 #4