Indiana and North Carolina Primaries

MSNBC called NC for Obama.

He completely crushed here, if that's the case.

AP just called it too.

That doesn't explain why they're doing it, though, as I'm sure this decision was made long before they even knew who the candidates would be or how the road to the nomination(s) would be going.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but, the whole point of a Primary election is to allow that party's voters to select the candidate for the General Election.

Why would whoever makes the rules in Indiana allow Republicans to vote in the Democratic primary or vice versa? It goes against the whole concept of primary elections.

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Well, a lot of states allow this. The idea being they want the candidate who can best win the general election and appeals to more people.

It makes sense to want Independents to vote, but I' don't get allowing Republicans to vote.

Then, if you're a Republican and you want your guy to ultimately win, wouldn't you then vote for whoever you feel has the best chance to lose to your guy?

I dunno. Makes no sense to me.

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I read your comment, bean ... I still don't get it, though.
Just another in the long list of things I don't understand.

Indeed. That's why they are voting for Clinton. Obama has massive crossover appeal and carries more independent voters.

Oh, and Hillary defended a child rapist.

That makes sense in a way, I suppose.
I still think it's weird, though.

Wow. Ron Paul is only getting 8% of votes in Indiana.

Disappointing.

Thanks alot Supreme Court and Indiana legislatures.

What a bunch of assholes.

It's a pretty brutal blow. As a Paultard, I am devastated.

It's been a while since I heard anything of the good doctor.

Meh. They were likely gonna be Clinton voters anyway.

McCain won from cross over voters so its not just evil Republicans with their vast right wing consperacy to all vote for Hillary. Both partys allow this but it just depeneds on the states party so its not like Republicans forced Democrats to have a open primary and last i heard Obama and Hillary are splitting the Republican vote.

CBS calls Indiana for Clinton.

boo.

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the source that was quoted said that 1 in 10 IDENTIFIED themselves as Republicans. that doesnt mean they are officially registered as republicans. Here in this state, we dont register affiliation with one party or another. While I IDENTIFY myself as a Dem, as far as voter registration goes, on election day, no one knows except me, G-d and my bank account that back and donate to the democratic party.

My thinking is that they don't have any sort of official affiliation either

Well, they could have identified as an independent. I lean Democrat, but if asked would identify as an independent, so I don't really buy your argument.

isn't it open so anyone can vote for anyone in indiana?

CBS has a lot on the line. No one else is calling it. Seems like they took a chance.

I was wondering about Gary, Michigan City etc. This is good news. Other Obama territory seems to include Indianapolis and, of course, the University in Bloomington.

Yes. We're just discussing exit polling.