[ohiogrammy]

But do independents vote in the primary for Republicans? Not in Ohio unless you register as a repub.

[Smithier]

Yes, I am an Independent in AZ and I can vote in either primary- I checked.

[pgkdan]

But do independents vote in the primary for Republicans? Not in Ohio unless you register as a repub.

We have open primaries in most states, that's how we got stuck with McCain in the last election.