Colorado won't allow you to vote in Feb. 5th caucus if you are registered as an Independent. You must register Democrat or Republican.
2007-12-07 11:16:41 · 10 answers · asked by gone 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
California has an open primary where one can vote for anyone they like.
Colorado is forcing you to adopt a party. I think that is wrong.
Peace
Jim
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2007-12-07 11:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes. In CT, you have to be registered in the party to vote in the primary. Also you cannot switch parties D to R or R to D within 6 months of a primary.
Some states have open primaries where democrats can vote in Republican caucuses or primaries.
2007-12-07 19:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My state used to allow us to vote in the primaries without being registered as a party member. The political parties took WA to court and won. Now, only registered members of a political party can participate in that party's primary election.
2007-12-07 19:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The primaries for the Republican and Democrat parties in the State of Washington are closed to all but those that identify as members of those parties. If you think about it, that makes sense. Should a Green party member be able to select the candidate for the Republican party?
2007-12-07 19:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Florida does not allow Independents to vote in the primaries but I'm registered as such.
2007-12-07 19:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by redphish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we can vote in either Democrat or Republican primaries. I don't think this should be allowed. Check out the page below:
davidmi7... - I agree with you.
2007-12-07 19:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is specific to every state. That is called a closed caucus. You must be a member of that party to enter its caucus.
2007-12-07 19:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Missouri. Excellent choice Norma Jean. ;)
I agree with Jim below me as well.(Or is it J?)
Ron Paul 2008.
2007-12-07 19:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Washington State has this also.
2007-12-07 19:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep, that's why i changed my status to r.
as an independent you miss out on the most important part,...if you care.
it's stupid, but that's how it is.
2007-12-07 19:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by normajean_81 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋