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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 12:55 PM Original message |
Get rid of caucus primaries |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
1. I don't like them--I think they're undemocratic. Secret ballot all the way. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. We have caucuses in Washington and I detest them |
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sunonmars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
3. I agree |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. I worried about group dynamics and self-selection of participants |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
4. Ballot with first and second choice |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:14 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Yes, ballot with first and second choice |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
7. The less like voting they are, the more useless they are. Nightime, alone, changes participation.. |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I think NV daytime..... |
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Kazak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
9. Everyone should vote on the same day... |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:56 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. For primaries? No. It disproportionately helps wealthy/well-known candidates. nt |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. its not about helping the candidates....its about the peoples choice |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
10. Bring back the smoke filled back rooms |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. maybe you should look at the post and statistics |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. I am from Iowa and am just sick and tired of getting beat up. |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 06:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. iowa has decent participation in caucus |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
12. We need regional primaries.. with polls open for 24 hours |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. I don't know if regional makes a difference |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. All on the same day makes it almost impossible for the candidates to campaign |
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justanaveragedude (30 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
15. I agree, however... |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. I disagree |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
18. How do you suggest they be done away with? |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. has to be the state level NT |
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