Yes, the glaring fault this year was that there was no enthusiasm until Governor Palin came on the scene.
Contributions and volounteers need to come out early for an effective ground game. They don't come from non-Republican voters.
That overrides any advantage from letting Dems and Independents vote.
Ok, but why should the GET to vote in our primary??? what is the advantage?? why should they have a say in who is going to represent OUR party??? (i’m not yelling at you...my blood pressure has been a little high over the last week. :)