Second, the party ought to charge $100 to vote in the primary. Then use the money to help win the general election :)
Third, since you've limited the primary to repubs only, and charged them $100 to vote..... then count their votes. If you don't want to get invested in the thing... then stay home and let someone who does pick the nominee. :)
Every state is different in how they do this.
In my state (Georgia) we do not register to vote by any party affiliation.
During the primary season, any registered voter can vote however they wish.
Upon arriving at your polling place,
you ask for either a republican or a democrat ballot.
In the event of a run-off election, you cannot switch parties.
(you can’t participate in choosing the quarterback for both teams)
The first thing wrong with the republican primaries is allowing open primaries.
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OHhhhhhhhhhhh .... And guess who want allow the change from open primaries .......... YOU GUESSED IT >>> The GOPe.
So odd. The general allows the republicans to vote democrat and vice Versa.