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Feb 1, 2008 at 05:02 PM : Per my earlier post, I...

Per my earlier post, I have already voted (absentee) in the primary. If you don't vote, you have no room to complain about the outcome!

Feb 1, 2008 at 08:02 PM : I have no party ties...

I have no party ties so I either can't vote in the primary and if I could I would not as I don't think it's right to influence a primary when you are not affiliated with a particular party.

Feb 1, 2008 at 10:02 PM : I'm a registered...

I'm a registered "Decline to State", so no primary for me. I disagree with all the parties, so I can't rightfully choose one. But I do think it would be nice to be able to vote in a primary, so I could throw my vote to someone I really liked (haha... who am I kidding? I never like any of the candidates enough!)

Feb 2, 2008 at 10:02 AM : Actually, you could...

Actually, you could vote in the Democratic Primary if you so desire.

http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/voter_info/decline.html

"However, if you did not select a political party when you registered to vote, some of the political parties will allow you to vote for their candidates anyway. If you are not registered with a political party, upon request you can vote a ballot of any political party that has notified the Secretary of State that it will permit decline-to-state registered voters to help nominate their candidates."

If you support any of the Democrats still running, go ahead & request the Democratic ballot.

Feb 2, 2008 at 10:02 AM : wHO IS GOING TO HELP...

wHO IS GOING TO HELP THE SENIORS ON LIMITED INCOMES

Feb 2, 2008 at 10:02 AM : ha ha is Weebles a...

ha ha is Weebles a Republican or Democrat. I always thought that cat's were independant!!! HA HA HA

Feb 2, 2008 at 12:02 PM : I know two people...

I know two people who are Democrats (liberal, left-wing) but they register as Republicans for the primary and vote for the Rep. candidate that they think will be easier to defeat. Then they re-register as Dems for the Nov. election and vote for the Dem. candidate. They think this is very clever strategy. What do you think?

Feb 2, 2008 at 05:02 PM : I will be voting in...

I will be voting in the Primary. I don't understand people who don't register or bother to vote, then sit around bitching and complaining. The first question I ask people when they start whining - do you vote? If the answer is no, then STFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope the weather is decent as I will be driving into town from Sand Canyon. I will not vote by mail (they no longer call it "absentee voting") until I am too decrepit to move.

Feb 2, 2008 at 06:02 PM : Joty good comment. I...

Joty good comment. I always vote and although I may not get the results that I want I do believe it gives me a right to bitch. ha ha

Feb 2, 2008 at 10:02 PM : I think the people...

I think the people ragmop knows, who try to sway the primary, are crooked. I don't agree with that practice at all.

Feb 2, 2008 at 11:02 PM : I...

I finally registered "independent" because I just couldn't get through all the mail and propaganda when previously registered "republican." So, I only got to vote on the propositions, which I did. And, of course, will vote in the election coming up. In fact, can't wait to vote in the election coming up!!!!

But, must comment on ragmop's assertions. If you are a registered voter - regardless of what party you have registered with - in the election, you can vote for whomever you please. I'm thinking her "friends" are fictitious because, as a registered republican you can vote for a democrat. Re-registration? Someone lost a marble --- or two.

Feb 2, 2008 at 11:02 PM : My husband and I...

My husband and I already voted absentee. I have to admit this go around was hard for me. I was torn over some of the Props, and as far as the candidate, well I went with who I thought would really follow through, but their chance of winning is slim to none. :(

Feb 3, 2008 at 11:02 AM : You know, Oohchild,...

You know, Oohchild, I'm actually pretty sad that I didn't know that earlier on... Of all things I should know too! Thanks for telling me :) Normally, I don't vote for a Democrat because I usually disagree way too much- but I'm thinking I might go Dem this time around. My mind has been changing- not on issues, but on who I think has the best chance of actually producing some change in DC. My curiosity is compelling me to try something new.

Feb 4, 2008 at 10:02 AM : The Republican primary...

The Republican primary is closed, Washburn, which means that only registered Republicans can vote in their primary, as you pointed out. The Democratic primary is open to Democrats & decline-to-state voters, as I pointed out before.

From my linky:

"If you are registered to vote with a political party, you may only vote at this presidential primary election for the candidates running for office from the party with which you are registered and for and against measures."

You may be thinking of the general election. Anyone can vote for any candidate then. Ragmop was referring to the primaries.

Feb 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM : Thank you for jumping...

Thank you for jumping to my defense, oohchild. After Washburn's comment, I made a phone call to my two friends (who are NOT fictitious, thank you very much) and verified what they had told me. Turns out I was half-wrong, Washburn was half-right.

Turns out my NON-fictitious friends do not re-register as Dems before the general election because they can vote Dem. without it. But they DO register as Rep. for the primaries, for the previously stated goal of voting for a Rep. candidate that they think can be defeated. That is just wrong, on many levels! I'm not sure why they think they are so clever.. looks like they should just vote for a Dem in the primaries that they think could not be defeated.

Thought I would clear that up. When I'm wrong, I own it.

Feb 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM : I' don't...

I' don't mind telling you all who I am and who I voted for. I'm a very proud Democrat, that voted for Clinton, but had a difficult time in doing so because I like Obama just as much. I'm one of many who would love to see the "Dream Team". Obama will bring Americans together and Clinton has the experience to get America back on track pre Bush years. But no matter which one of them wins, I won't feel a loss, they both listen to Americans and will serve our needs, unlike our present day leader.