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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Does the Party discourage primaries and, if so, how realistic is populist reform? [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)25. msongs was talking about a write in for the primary.
I would not attempting a 99% movement for a write in for the general. If people want to do that, that is their right. But, IMO, it will not get as much agreement as a primary write in movement to protest the slate of primary candidates might. If you write in on a primary ballot, you will not help the other side win the general. you will just be telling your party you are not supporting the kind of candidates on the ballot.
That is my thought, anyway.
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Does the Party discourage primaries and, if so, how realistic is populist reform? [View all]
merrily
Apr 2015
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voted write in for myself in a primary once. willing to do it again if you think it will help lol nt
msongs
Apr 2015
#3
Can we please not bring anything about Kerry here? I know you and karennj are great fans of his,
merrily
Apr 2015
#16