Reply #11: I wouldn't be so restrictive with registration, otherwise I agree with you on principle. [View All]

[mrreowwr_kittty]

It especially aggravates me that several independents I know refuse to register as Dems because we're "not progressive enough" to meet their mighty standards. However, they invariably vote Dem. So basically they are not doing anything to help the DNC pump the money and resources that my (red and turning purple rapidly) state needs to elect candidates from the only party who will bring progressive policies.

But unlike you, I'd let them register on the day of the primary. After that, it's our job as Dems to do the outreach to them to make sure they stay registered that way. There are actually very few people who crossover as a calculated strategy. They exist, but the effect they have is extremely marginal.