their own ballots. I'm sure that we'll see arguments about taxpayer dollars being spent on closed primaries, but any party could just as easily set up their own system and conduct it however they want. And taxpayers would have to pay for that too, so it's all still equal.

No one is being "disenfranchised" at all. If anything, people disenfranchise themselves by not participating!

is when they are physically or economically hindered from voting in their own party's nomination process. That means caucuses, which disenfranchise party members who cannot physically attend them, or are unable to vote because of work duty or family duty. That means poll taxes in the form of IDs that cost money to get in order to vote in your party's nomination process.

Notice that it is NOT disenfranchisement if you aren't allowed to vote in the nomination process of a party in which you are not a member. If you are registered as and Independent, you are totally free to vote in the Independent nomination process. If you aren't registered with a party, you are totally free to register according to your chosen party's rules in your state, and then you can participate in the next nomination election in which you are eligible to vote. (Did you know that unaffiliated NY voters can still vote in the primary? Not the Presidential primary of '16, of course, they're 3 weeks late for that, but there's another primary in June for Congressional seats, and in September for local and state elections.)

I love that tweet; perfect response!

He asked the question, "When will Bernie Sanders actually be joining the Democratic Party?". Now that is an excellent question..... It does not appear Sanders is actually a Democrat at all based on his language, behavior and lack of any Party bonding.

He is running as one to get the resources but done nothing for the party in return.

And he wants their super delegates? FAT CHANCE!

Don't let the Sanders pief Piper scam win them over.. It is just that, a scam.

for his Senate seat. He already set up his fundraising operation as an I.

I find Sanders as evil and selfish as the republicans. This kindness we extended, the leap of faith, trust in Sanders, giving him an opportunity... Well, he appears to of elected to screw over his Host.

On Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:42 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

He is a thief..
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1107&pid=107419

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Strong words for the only progressive in the primary.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:48 AM, and the Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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Explanation: Strong words for the only progressive in the primary? So, just what the fuck am I supposed to adjudicate?
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Explanation: Nasty things are said about both candidates. I'm not giving either preferential treatment. Leave.
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Explanation: I think the lack of coherent thought speaks for itself. Plus at HRC HQ mean girl behavior reigns supreme.
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This is the Hillary Group, a safe haven to identify issues of concern...

When they are blocked from here, they should be blocked from alerting as well.

Should NOT be able to alert in a post from a members group. I sense this abuse trick will be fixed soon.

now because it benefits him.

First, the black vote in the south.

Then, Democratic Party and candidate campaign fund raising.

Now, closed party primaries.

It is a blatant manipulation and exploitation of Bernie supporters to not accept the Democratic primary voting results. Keep on hoping, keep on sending money. Disgusting.

It is NOT the General Election.

You Dems invite me to the party and I won't really bring anything but I'll sure come and try to destroy it.
Super Mooch!!!!!!!

he's ENCOURAGING New Yorkers who are not registered Dems to break the law.

....establish football rules and regulations.

Here in Indiana, the parties conduct a state convention to select their nominee for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Their names will not be on the primary ballot.

In off year elections other elected positions are also selected at a state convention.

Have you gone mad?!

Register as a Democrat to run in a Democratic primary?

Sounds simple and logical to me.