[Caipirabob]

Now that I can do that from any party, what is the reason for me to remain registered as a Republican? Seriously. I will be re-registering as an independent within weeks.

That was my exact justification. Open primaries are an intolerable insult and there is no reason other than to dilute the vote of conservatives for them.

[DoughtyOne]

And I spent my entire life as a loyal Republican.

I don’t think I’ve voted for a Democrat in my life.

I hear ya!