@mtracey @AlGiordano The Democratic Party is not the state.
@AlGiordano Disenfranchisement is when the state imposes undue barriers on the ability to exercise the franchise. It's completely applicable
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@mtracey@AlGiordano Political parties can set own rules unless discrimination like 1944 Smith v Allwright white primary case. -
@ASFried@AlGiordano I know this, and it's totally beside the point.
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@mtracey Political parties are not the government so no. -
@ahumorlessfem I never claimed that and your statement has no bearing on my argument. - 2 more replies
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@mtracey@AlGiordano You mean like caucuses that disenfranchise elderly, disabled, military, single parents & workers? Yea, I agree.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mtracey@AlGiordano I live in unincorporated part of the County, can't vote for city Mayor even though city effects me, not disenfranchisedThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mtracey This concerns eligibility though. Your argument would be the same as saying 16 year olds are disenfranchised by age.@AlGiordanoThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mtracey@AlGiordano These are party elections, state and Fed rules don't apply. You wrong anyway, though.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mtracey@AlGiordano It's not the state - State parties set the rules. I'm no fan of caucuses and we're trying to change back to primary.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mtracey@AlGiordano New York explains have small parties http://e.g.green , libertarian, rules prevent Dem and Repeb from influencingThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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