Quote Originally Posted by SRO
I would have to research it, but a few posts back, someone mentioned that the primary system is run by the parties. If this is true then they should be able to restrict ( or allow ) whoever they want to be able to vote in the primary. Also, I am not sure how it could be called unconstitutional either, as it is not a state or federal issue. Perhaps my memory is bad, and it was not a constitutional issue. It could be that they did not like the process and changed it. I just know that when I voted this spring, I didn't get the choice.

The funny thing is that just last night I saw an ad for Prop. 62. It is to allow open primaries in CA. I re-registered late and have not received my voter guide. I guess we will see what happens next week. I didn't think I would have to consider it.

By the way, is a court only activist if they have what is considered to be a liberal bent?
Not to jump Deans' answer but I too believe the primary system is run by the parties, which makes sense to me.

Ohio has open primaries. Honestly it DOESN'T make sense to me. Why should I be able to vote for the Dems' candidate?

Activist court = one that legislates from the bench. Most are liberal. Some are conservative. All are tyrants!

Pete