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In response to "I'm not sure how I feel about it to be honest but I'm leaning toward not liking it. -- (edited)" by ty97

It's a bit early maybe, but I'm perfectly fine with parties saying "pick a side, people"

Posted by Reagen Apr 10 '16, 12:36

party primaries are not general elections.

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I could see 15 days for undecideds and 30 or 60 days for swapping ... Even less than 15 days, actually. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 10, 12:40 7
- That would allow people that don't actually identify with the party to jump on board and have an influence on the primary. Each party would like to -- (edited) - Krusty Apr 10, 12:45 2
  - Yeah, this is fair. I just mean for recruiting newbies ... but I take your point, and I see how it can impact that idea. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 10, 12:49 1
    - New voters should be allowed to register anytime they want and even on election day. I'd love for that to happen everywhere. -- nm - Krusty Apr 10, 12:51
- Another thing I'd like is for this nomination junk to not be in the news for two years at a time. I mean, while we're dreaming impossible dreams. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 10, 12:42 1
  - This I can agree with you on. It's too much for too long. -- nm - Krusty Apr 10, 12:48
- Yeah, NY doesn't do 15 day or same day for anyone. Even for brand new registrations, deadline was March 25 for April 19 primary. - ty97 Apr 10, 12:42 1
  - That needs to change and hopefully it'll happen soon. There's discussions on same day registration and other things. -- nm - Krusty Apr 10, 12:46

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