I liken these crossover states to having a sports team with 60 men on the roster, but only 20 who play. You wouldn't let the other team decide which 20 get to play, much less decide who your team captain will be.
Why do Republicans allow this kind of crossover voting to happen? Doesn't each party set up the rules for its own primary? I find it very frustrating.
Why do Republicans allow this kind of crossover voting to happen?
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I don’t know. I hope someone on this thread can enlighten us. Calling someone out so soon, is like deciding who wins a league championship after the pre-season games are played.
The states with closed primaries - where actual Republicans will choose their candidate - will be the ‘regular season.’
The state legislature sets the rules regarding open or closed primaries. Unfortunately, MI has a dem legislature. Also, if the situation were reversed and we had a strong, unopposed candidate, you can bet we would be voting the dem primary as spoilers. I think all states should have closed primaries. Let the parties nominate whom they will and then let them fight it out in the general.
“Doesn’t each party set up the rules for its own primary? I find it very frustrating.”
Good question. Why would the GOP do such a thing?