Is S.C. an open primary state as well? Why does the GOP allow open primaries to begin with? Talk about instant suicide.
GOP = not called the stupid party without good reason.
Many of our primaries are 'open' because the ruling class RINO establishment wants them that way.
These people aren't Republican. They're not Democrat. Hell, they're not even American. They've simply wrested control of our political system for theirs' and their cronies' advantage.
148 posted on Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:44:32 PM by My Favorite Headache: “Is S.C. an open primary state as well? Why does the GOP allow open primaries to begin with? Talk about instant suicide.”
Valid point.
This needs to be addressed. I have always opposed open primaries and they are especially dangerous in years like this one when Democrats who do not have a contested race can jump into the Republican race and cause problems. If I were a Democrat I would say the same thing about Republican disruptions of their primaries.
I grew up in a state without political party registration. I live in one now. It’s a bad thing.
I understand the historical reasons — there was a day when being a registered member of the disfavored party could cause serious problems with employment and other forms of harassment — but those days are long gone.
The Iowa caucus system does a good job of keeping people in their own parties. I like the system and it would work well in most rural states. I realize it’s not practical in large urban states, but primaries with political party registration at least 30 days in advance make sense in larger states.
>> Why does the GOP allow open primaries to begin with? <<
I think it’s a matter of state law, as enacted by a state’s legislature. And as far as I know, most southern states don’t have registration by party.