You seem to actually believe that those who crossed over to cause mischief, having done so will now STAY as Democrats?
What is your reasoning behind this?
What is your reasoning behind this?
Not all of them, but some of them probably will due to inertia if nothing else. So, assuming the number who doesn't switch back is anything greater than zero, was it worth it?
I occasionally hear people say "Well, I'm registered X but I vote Y" That sort of inertia may keep at least a few from changing back and I don't think that is a good thing.
I've also wondered if people who didn't vote for a Republican in the primaries will feel as emotionally invested in the process come November and if that might suppress voting somewhat. Every little bit counts, you know?
Especially at the local level.
Also, Obama is still going to be the nominee. I was watching TV Friday night & an interview on the BBC came on with Mayor Bloomberg. He said that, contrary to what many people think, he thinks that this longer process will help Obama by putting all the bad out early. He said that it could hurt McCain for the same reason - essentially that he's been largely given a pass and that if his negatives come out closer to election time, it could hurt him more.
If he is right, was it worth it to fiddle with the system?