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Walleye

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1. I don't think a closed primary disenfranchises people.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:11 AM

Oct 2024

I think the real problem is people are ignorant of the whole political process. Parties nominate candidates then we have general elections. That’s where everybody votes. Nothing is stopping people from registering with a party. It’s not a commitment and it doesn’t cost anything

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Question 3 promises to give political power back to voters through open primaries, ranked choice [View all] RandySF Oct 2024 OP

I don't think a closed primary disenfranchises people. Walleye Oct 2024 #1