[txrefugee]

All open primaries should be abolished. Why should Democrats choose the Republican candidates? It makes no sense.

[Resettozero]

All open primaries should be abolished. Why should Democrats choose the Republican candidates? It makes no sense.

It makes perfect sense, IF you are in a position of authority in MS or SC and don't want to ever, ever, ever have to give it up.

[ProudFossil]

All open primaries should be abolished. Why should Democrats choose the Republican candidates? It makes no sense.

New Mexico primaries are closed. That results in about 1/4 of the eligible voters NOT being allowed to vote. Independents are not allowed to vote because there is no "Independent" party. I would suggest the primaries be closed but Independents can vote for either party's candidates. There would be a ballot for Republicans, a ballot for Democrats, and a ballot listing both parties for Independents.

[tennmountainman]

Closing open primaries is the only way to keep this from happening again.

[Uncle Chip]

Yep — especially in a runoff election.

That makes no sense.

[MrB]

Because the gop senate committee knocked on 65,000 democrat doors to get them out to vote for the RINO.

WITH YOUR DONATIONS

[pfony1]

This is “bug” that Conservatives need to correct ASAP.

We should have done this after the Akin fiasco in 2012.

Has any of our “Tea Party PACs” prepared a list of states which permit or require this adulteration of the votes of real, registered Republicans?

Once we know where to focus our work — we can get started!

[goodnesswins]

We In oregon will be getting to vote on the “open primary” soon...beat it back in 2008...we shall see what happens