Posted on 01/17/2008 2:03:42 AM PST by Recovering_Democrat
Looks to me like Romney hasn't had much "bounce" in the couple days since the Michigan primary. Does McLame still have a lead in the polls of that state because non-Republicans can vote in the Republican primary?
Can anyone from South Carolina tell me?
It’s an open primary.
But the Democrat primary isn’t held on the same day, it’s held one week later.
I wonder if that means Democrats will be able to vote in both, legally or not.
South Carolina has an open primary.
in South Carolina, an all-Republican primary will test McCain's ability to compete with more-conservative candidates---South Carolina crushed the Republican presidential candidate's hopes in 2000
Something I would like to point out, that is somewhat well known in SOUTH CAROLINA, but not reported nationally, is that South Carolinians can vote in EITHER the GOP or DEM primary, but not both---South Carolina Primary Voting Rules allow for "DEM monkey business"
So which is it? Any definitive links on the subject?
“Looks to me like Romney hasn’t had much “bounce” in the couple days since the Michigan primary”
If you’re referring specifically to SC, there haven’t been any polls released that were conducted after Michigan.
The only national poll with some polling after Michigan I think is the Rsmussen tracker (which will still include some pre-Michigan data at this point). Romney had a little uptick on that, have to wait a few days to see if thats actually a bounce or just the normal daily pinging around.
It's farcical to give any weight to open primary results. There's a concerted effort to promote left leaning RINOs over conservative GOP candidates.
Even my butthead, liberal bro-in-law says he's voting for McCain in the Florida primary. He's probably already registered as a Republican.
I think in the end the only way to resolve this issue is via a brokered convention. The results from open primaries hasn't been viable to date, IMHO.
Actually that might be wrong, I don’t think Rasmussen’s tracker will include any post-Michigan data until today’s figures are released.
What the heck is going on with all of these open primaries? When do the real primaries start?
Do some people not have GOOGLE?
What's GOOGLE?
While some people may try to vote in both primaries, I think it’s far more likely to have crossover votes if one’s own primary isn’t a close race. Given the back and forth between Obama & Hillary I think you will see less Dems voting in this SC Republican primary.
I could be wrong but I believe you have an open primary if there is no state requirement for party affiliation.
"Google" it.
Everybody is on the ballot.One can vote straight party ticket or individual candidates.
I suppose this year,however,there will only be GOP candidates this Sat. and only Dem ones next Sat.
I’ve been voting in SC for decades.
If you are a registered voter in SC you can vote in either primary.If you are a democrat you can vote in both several times.
That is entirely correct and is the practice here in GA. We have used it very effectively to shut out Dem candidates at local and, to a degree, national level. Cynthia McKinney was done in by all the Repubs crossing over. It was hilarious watching the Dems fume and stammer since they instituted the rule so that they could shut out any Repub when THEY were in the majority.
It is very hard to vote in both primaries as you still have a list at your polling place to check ID and sign. It is only then that you are handed the ballot of your choice.
Yep, independents can vote in South Carolina—not Nevada.
As for a post-Michigan bump or bust, there haven’t been any polls that were taken exclusively in the aftermath of Mitt’s win and McCain’s loss.
Hopefully today...
One of the reasons I like Romney’s chances so much in Nevada is that it’s decided by a closed caucus.
Goodbye McCain base! Hello Republicans! :)
That said, it is interesting that the states that have their primaries/caucuses in April - May - June may become more influential than the early states. Pennsylvania is the only contest in April (April 22nd), and the first one since March 8th, IIRC. PA could be like Iowa. Wonder how many candidates will still be alive? Unless one of the candidates gains unstoppable momentum, the race will still probably be alive.
I know it doesn't mean much, but with Romney having won 52 of 99 delegates thus far, at that proportion, he is on track to win 1,250 delegates - only 59 more than necessary. But that also assumes that everyone stays in to the bitter end.
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