The Rigged Game

[CityGirl]

as is exemplified by the voter laws in Oklahoma.

Here is an example:

Primary Elections

1. I am a Democrat. All the candidates in the Primary Election are Republicans. Can I vote for them?


No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. Only registered voters of a political party may vote to select their party's nominees. Details.
2. I am a Republican. All the candidates in the Primary Election are Democrats. Can I vote for them?


No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. Only registered voters of a political party may vote to select their party's nominees. Details.

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3. I am registered as Independent (No Party). How do I get permission to vote for party candidates in primary elections?


You cannot obtain permission on an individual basis. In November of each odd-numbered year, recognized political parties declare whether or not they will permit Independents to vote in their primary elections during the following two calendar years. For 2008 and 2009, permission was not granted. http://www.ok.gov/elections/faqs.html

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and getting a 3rd party on the ballot? fuhget about it....Oklahoma has some of the most restrictive ballot access laws in the entire country. What about where you live?​

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[Minor Axis]

From a political party view it minimizes the point of having a political party if others from outside the party can determine who is the elected representative of the party. That's why in most places if your an independent voter, your screwed until the national election comes along. If I had my way, I would minimize political parties and have open primaries. Or better yet do away with official political parties.

 

[Accountable]

From a political party view it minimizes the point of having a political party if others from outside the party can determine who is the elected representative of the party. That's why in most places if your an independent voter, your screwed until the national election comes along. If I had my way, I would minimize political parties and have open primaries. Or better yet do away with official political parties.

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