I think the powers that be, need to come up with a rotating primary schedule so that the states that have late primary dates have a chance to cast their votes too. It's not fair IMO.
I hope all of you that get to vote and have your votes actually mean something appreciate that chance, because millions of us don't get that opportunity.
amen - I’m frustrated by this as well!
Girl, it is good to see you on here. I agree about our primary votes being for naught. It’s driving me crazy.
Not necessarily. Some states like FL were penalized for passing a law to move their primary to the head of the line so only half their delegates will be allowed. On the RAT side in FL none of their votes will count for Florida. Some states have partial delegate allotments (IIRC) and so it could still be a horse race to the end. In fact it might not end at the "finish line" if there comes a requirement for a "brokered convention."
I haven't seen such a tense or uncertain political atmosphere in this country since I was in grade school grousing about the stupid convention pre-empting the original Star Trek tv show. But my parents (r.i.p.) were glued to the tv screen! The bottom line is that every vote still counts and you must do your duty when the moment arises otherwise, who will?
Indiana votes May 6 also. For POTUS, it’s a meaningless primary. Local races, different matter.
Should all primaries be on the same day nationally? That’s a matter for debate. If yes, Obama and McCain would not have had a chance, and we’d be talking about Giuliani v. Clinton already.