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[–] BartsBigBugBag@lemmy.tf 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Independent is a party, you probably mean unafilliated, but in CO, unafilliated voters are able to vote in either R or D primaries, though not both.

[–] doppelgangmember@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I meant Independent, shouldn't detract though.

Can't do that in my state.

[–] BartsBigBugBag@lemmy.tf 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Unaffiliated makes sense to be able to vote for whoever in a primary, but if you are party affiliated, why should you get to vote in a primary for the party you’re not affiliated with? You made a choice on who you support, and registered it with the state, unlike unaffiliated voters.

[–] doppelgangmember@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

umm because if i dont register i cant vote for anything?

Unaffiliated is a pipe dream. Independent is synonymous but registered. What's the issue with registering?

[–] BartsBigBugBag@lemmy.tf 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You still register to vote as an unaffiliated voter…

[–] doppelgangmember@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Oh okay gotcha

Shows how much that is utilized where im from :)