• Microw@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    The problem here is the state law having any say in an intra-party election. That shouldn’t be a thing.

    • centof@lemm.ee
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      11 months ago

      In what way is it unreasonable for a state to set rules for a private organization? Especially one with a huge say in determining who gets into public office.

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        11 months ago

        If a state passes a law saying “All ice cream must be free.” don’t be surprised if all ice cream producers refuse to do business in the state, leaving the people there with no ice cream. Some rules are just stupid and the legislature needs to be cognizant of the consequences. They brought it upon themselves.

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          11 months ago

          Sure you could easily argue that NH rules that they be first is stupid. And I agree with that, but it is also a bad look to take away that state’s say in the process for that reason. If your state political party said your votes don’t count and we are ignoring them, wouldn’t you get kind of perturbed? The people of NH have little to no say in what their legislature does. It’s not really fair to them that their primary votes don’t count because the DNC said so.

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            11 months ago

            I wouldn’t be perturbed at Ben & Jerry’s for avoiding the state lol. I’d be perturbed at the people we elected to write those laws.