2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumAn independent ran for the nomination of the Democratic party, how closed can it be?
We need to open up the party? Sanders is proof we don't need to, it already is open.
http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4606660/bernie-sanders-references-third-party
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)LuvLoogie
(7,034 posts)Duckhunter935
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Eko
(7,364 posts)Thanks.
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)Do you believe opening up the party to millions of new members would be a bad thing? Please explain how and why?
Eko
(7,364 posts)If an independent can run for the nomination of the Democratic party it already shows it is open. If all you have to do is register with the party you want to vote for then it is already open.
Exilednight
(9,359 posts)The party was smart to let him run since it kept him from running as an independent 3rd party candidate.
fun n serious
(4,451 posts)pnwmom
(108,995 posts)Lord Magus
(1,999 posts)Why is that so hard to understand? There is no restriction on who can become a Democrat. All Americans are welcome to join, for free.
Exilednight
(9,359 posts)Them from running, or even voting in their primary. It's rare, but it has happened.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)You're totally right! Wanna vote for the Democratic candidate, register, join the party!
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