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Originally Posted by Tom Joad
A lot of this has to do with whether or not the state is an open or closed primary state.
For example, Florida is a closed primary state. You have to register as a Republican or a Democrat, or you are excluded from the primary process. Only registered Republicans can vote in the Republican Primary, and only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic Primary. If you register Independent, or anything else, you are disenfranchised.
If Florida were to change to an open primary state like New Hampshire is, I think you would see a lot of people exit both parties.
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This is what happens when "parties" run the country instead of the people.