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In reply to the discussion: Please explain why YOU bypass the Democratic primary? [View all]JI7
(89,252 posts)47. i'm in California and don't really care
people can still make calls to out of state voters and for those with time and resources they can campaign in other states.
many people from california go to nevada and some other neighboring states which have more competitive elections to support candidates.
i find people who complain about these things never really being involved in anything.
you will see people complain about iowa, new hampshire after the primary but they will never do anything in the 4 years between the elections to try to bring some change.
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Having a primary on the same day pretty much guarantees Hillary a win...
Drunken Irishman
Apr 2014
#22
The OP's point is shit. It doesn't just apply to Hillary, but to ANY possible candidate.
baldguy
Apr 2014
#55
If the single issue happened to be a total disregard for what America wanted, what the world wanted,
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#45
"For people who care about progressive issues Ralph Nader & others like him is really not an option"
dflprincess
Apr 2014
#52
Because Californians usually end up having no say in who the presidential candidate will be?
Brother Buzz
Apr 2014
#12
Nor us. I wonder what percentage of the population typically gets a real say between the highly
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#17
I don't see why a political party should be able to tell a state when they can have an election.
former9thward
Apr 2014
#56
I Don't Vote In Democratic Primaries Because I Am A Member Of The Green Party.
left on green only
Apr 2014
#28
Beaut-i-ful...Almost 40 replies and only 2 or 3 gave a direct reply
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2014
#43
Holy Shit, I forgot how crazy you guys were after Obama beat Hillary lol
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2014
#44