[NaughtiusMaximus]

Closed primaries here.

But the populace is enslaved to the liberal rag, the Arizona Repulsive.

[Vigilanteman]

Not really a closed primary if Independents can vote in either, is it? If I were in Arizona, I'd register as an Independent under these circumstances. Then I would vote in whichever primary I thought would make the most difference. I'm surprised they don't have 60% or 70% registered Independents under these circumstances.

This means McCain can win with only 40% or so of the registered GOP voters if he gets an overwhelming share of Indies (including RATs posing as Indies). Not good at all. Hopefully, JD can close the gap in the debates.

If not, I would be sorely tempted to vote Dem in the fall just so McCain couldn't use the GOP fig leaf to promote cap and trade, amnesty and all the other RAT agenda.

Of course, it would depend on the Dem. A small turd like Ben Nelson of Nebraska would be palatable. A big one like Boxer or Reid would not.