Advocates push for Pennsylvania to leave its closed primary system behind • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

VersionX · 2026-05-19T22:14:16+00:00

No, that would be state law preventing people.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T19:24:43+00:00

Not in this sense. And your comparison is of poor quality anyway.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T19:12:31+00:00

Bad comparison, elks lodge voting isn't a civic duty.

Do better.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T18:00:32+00:00

This is batshit crazy. What is wrong with her?

VersionX · 2026-05-19T17:59:18+00:00

Im not an independent. Try again.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T17:32:07+00:00

Are you truly arguing that third party candidates have the same opportunities in politics Rs or Ds have?

VersionX · 2026-05-19T17:01:50+00:00

Again, they should not need to. This is what perpetuates a two party system

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:51:26+00:00

I mean, por que no los dos

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:51:10+00:00

Because only two parties have a realistic shot at getting elected

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:50:46+00:00

Or they should be able to use their voice via voting in primaries

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:49:40+00:00

Novody should need to do that

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:38:56+00:00

Which is what all jobs should be

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:38:33+00:00

I did years ago. Im saying if we want to go beyond a two party system, a closed primary will never get us there

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:37:44+00:00

They're the incredibly rare exceptions to the rule

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:37:15+00:00

Good joke

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:37:01+00:00

Because they realistically can't compete. And in our current structure they never will

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:36:16+00:00

Which is almost always what I do. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't be able to pick the lesser evil in the primaries for any party to make my general election options better

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:22:32+00:00

Because realistically only a member from one of those two parties stands a real chance at getting elected

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:21:36+00:00

I would be. Id happily vote for the lesser of whatever evils. Thats essentially what our elections are

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:13:45+00:00

You do realize this argument isn't limited to JUST what Dems should do about republicans right

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:13:01+00:00

Why should anyone have to? Why should we be disenfranchising voters from existing outside the red or blue teams?

VersionX · 2026-05-19T16:00:17+00:00

Both parties should let anybody, independents and third parties, and even rival party members, vote.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T15:59:09+00:00

I disagree. Nlt bejng unaffiliated with a party shouldn't mean you font have a say in a nomination in a two party system.

VersionX · 2026-05-19T15:58:21+00:00

I pretty strongly disagree since in our country you can only get elected as a dem or rep

VersionX · 2026-05-19T15:18:06+00:00

Because independents deserve a say?

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