Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Are Democrats Scared Of Voters?
« Conway and Mongiardo Are Screwed | Main | KY US Senate Money Game - Red Edition »Why would Democrats oppose such a measure?The Senate has approved a bill that would allow registered Independents to vote in Republican and Democratic primaries in Kentucky.
The measure passed 25-12 largely along party lines with Republicans overwhelmingly favoring it. It now goes to the Democratic-controlled House where its chances for passage appear slim.
Democratic Sen. Jullian Carroll of Frankfort was among Democrats who were unwilling to allow the state’s 185,622 Independents the potential to sway the outcomes of the major party primaries.
The fear is that independents could sabotage an election by voting en masse for the weaker of major party candidates.
Why do the Democrats fear the voters so much? Personally, I oppose the measure, but not because I fear an upheaval in the voting process. Unlike Democrats, I don't fear the voters of the state. I oppose the bill based upon principal. I believe primaries are meant as a tool for parties to select their own nominees. If you aren't a member of the party, why should you get a vote for that party's nominee?
I would rather see an open primary where the top two candidates face off in the general if no one can obtain 50% of the vote. It would solve two problems. One it would allow voters a chance to vote for every candidate. Secondly, it would remove the whole party primary mechanism which limits a person's choice at the ballot box.
Did you happen to see a similar blogpost where Julian Carrol explodes on Michael Lewis and David Mattingly on CNN? I got few questions for the Democratic party, don't you?
Are Democrats Scared Of Voters?
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