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Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
You had to declare your political affiliation to vote? That's bloody ridiculous!!!! Couldn't you declare yourself as an independent?
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The only time I've ever heard of having to declare a political affiliation before voting is in the few states that may still have separate Republican and Democratic primary elections -- when votes are for who will be the party's candidate for whatever. That actually made some sense. Otherwise, Republicans could vote for the weakest Democratic candidate in order to dilute the oppositions potential to win. Did that make sense?
Colorado used to be like that, but I don't believe it is anymore. I have never heard of having to declare in order to vote in a general election.
Am I wrong on that?