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Originally posted by: alanleroyII
I think it's interesting that there is no defined role at all for political parties in the constitution. No mention of 'Primaries' or 'Party Conventions'. Prior to 1831, the congressmen got together and determined their presidential candidate by caucus. Did you know "The first national convention was called by the Anti-Masonic Party in 1831 as they could not use the caucus system as they had no Congressmen."? Damn Anti-Masonics.
Originally posted by: alanleroyII
QuoteDoes the GOP in Indiana support an open primary or do you have to change sides to vote Republican?
Originally posted by: pjstroh
No worries. Alan can use my vote for Bernie. Presuming Hillary has the delegates wrapped up by the time Indiana comes along I plan on participating in the Republican vote. I cant decide which clown I want to vote for. Probably the one that would be the biggest embarrassment in a general election. I'll have to watch a few more episodes of the Jerry Springer debates to decide.
I think it's interesting that there is no defined role at all for political parties in the constitution. No mention of 'Primaries' or 'Party Conventions'. Prior to 1831, the congressmen got together and determined their presidential candidate by caucus. Did you know "The first national convention was called by the Anti-Masonic Party in 1831 as they could not use the caucus system as they had no Congressmen."? Damn Anti-Masonics.
Officially, I'm registered as an independant. I didn't like being affiliated with the same group as Evan Bayh. But I think Indiana has open primaries. They always ask what ballot I want when I walk in the door - Dem or Rep. Usually by the time Indiana comes around the nominee is picked. They may rethink their rules after this year.
