MP>There are states that allow independents to vote in one or the other, but
  >not both, primaries.  IIRC, there are also some states that allow *anyone*
  >to vote in one or the other, but not both primaries, regardless of how they
  >are registered.

MP>I really question that practice, especially the latter.  OT1H, it gives
  >independents more of a voice.  OTOH, especially the latter practice can
  >allow persons to manipulate who gets nominated by one party -- trying to
  >make sure they nominate a weak candidate that the other party can walk all
  >over in November.

I wonder if it's true.. I've heard you can write in any name you
want on a ballot and, as long as it's clear, it's a legal vote
for that person.

I recall hearing years back on one election where a lot of people
didn't like the candidate running for either party there and, as
a result, Mickey Mouse got several thousand votes..  B)

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