[Vigilanteman]

Not really a closed primary if Independents can vote in either, is it? If I were in Arizona, I'd register as an Independent under these circumstances. Then I would vote in whichever primary I thought would make the most difference. I'm surprised they don't have 60% or 70% registered Independents under these circumstances.

This means McCain can win with only 40% or so of the registered GOP voters if he gets an overwhelming share of Indies (including RATs posing as Indies). Not good at all. Hopefully, JD can close the gap in the debates.

If not, I would be sorely tempted to vote Dem in the fall just so McCain couldn't use the GOP fig leaf to promote cap and trade, amnesty and all the other RAT agenda.

Of course, it would depend on the Dem. A small turd like Ben Nelson of Nebraska would be palatable. A big one like Boxer or Reid would not.

[NaughtiusMaximus]

* Nah, Indies can’t vote in either primary. Believe me, I used to be a deputy recorder. *

[ponygirl]

If not, I would be sorely tempted to vote Dem in the fall just so McCain couldn't use the GOP fig leaf to promote cap and trade, amnesty and all the other RAT agenda.

Exactly how I feel. He'll vote Liberal, then the media will beat the drum about how Marxist policies have been rammed down our throats with "bipartisan" support. If it comes down to "Maverick" and an unknown Dem who doesn't have media rockstar status, I'm either voting for the other guy or just not voting. Because seriously, what is the difference? Either way we're gonna get it in the backside. McCain will will just make a lot of promises before he bends you over the hood of his El Camino.