Indiana Democrats suspicious of Republicans voting in primary, not so suspicious of illegal aliens
posted at 6:30 pm on April 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Karl explains it all to you. Considering whom Operation Chaos is designed to benefit — and may be benefiting — Hillary-supporter Dan Parker is a man of high principle. Or an abject moron.
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker said he is concerned Republicans may try to cast crossover votes to skew results in the close presidential primary between U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
“I’m only talking about crossover with mischievous intent,” Parker said of his party’s plans to challenge suspicious voters. “If there is a coordinated effort by Republicans to affect the outcome of our primary, that would be something the party would try through the challenge process to keep those voters out.”
Lake County GOP Chairman John Curley said he finds that appalling.
I don’t want to lift Karl’s whole post so follow the link to PW for the punchline. Needless to say, the boss’s fans will not be surprised to find the left’s position on this issue highly nuanced. In fact, it actually came before the U.S. Senate last summer. Note which presidential candidate is to be found among the 54 nays.
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“crossover with mischievous intent” sounds like a thought crime to me. Those are the worst kind. Vote for Hillary with happy thoughts.
a capella on April 3, 2008 at 6:39 PM
As an American, and a builder I refuse to hire an illiegle. Why there still here is anyone’s guess. America will pay a heavy price for our failure to secure our borders.
AMartinez on April 3, 2008 at 6:43 PM
“If there is a coordinated effort by Republicans to affect the outcome of our primary, that would be something the party would try through the challenge process to keep those voters out.”
Holy crap! Is this guy freakin’ SERIOUS?! These are the same azzholes who try to block overseas military votes, claim the Pubs block minority votes and ‘disenfranchise’ dem voters when there’s never been a recorded incident, etc etc. Screw you Pot, don’t call US black! Ooops, was that raaaaacist?
Tony737 on April 3, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Prove it!
Seven Percent Solution on April 3, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Er, how do you prove someone did it maliciously? How do you know a Republican voter intends to support a Democrat this year? It’s not unheard of.
amerpundit on April 3, 2008 at 6:46 PM
“Mischievous Intent” is a complete crock. Tons of people vote against a candidate rather than for their opponent. People crossing over may be simply doing that. Imagine telling people that they’re not allowed to vote against someone, only for someone.
This is America and if the Libs can “find” a right to privacy which isn’t expressly written, I can “find” the right to be a belligerent pain in the ass. See The First Ammendment, Freedom of the Press, sub heading “Helen Thomas”.
trubble on April 3, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Where was Hussein Ossama? His name is not on the list who voted.
What was he doing in the Senate for two years?
I know.
Preparing to run for president. Since being in the state Senate.
He’s trying to avoid any blame because of a potential bad decision.
He’s blameless, of course.
When you don’t have any position or are afraid to make decisions, of course, who can blame you?
Yeah baby, that’s a MAN who is not a coward, who is not running away from making decisions.
That’s your next president, America.
Indy Conservative on April 3, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Check your spelling. The guy you’re looking for goes by “Barack Obama.”
DrSteve on April 3, 2008 at 6:51 PM
A candidate open to receiving votes from aliens is evil, for he is abetting in lies, and makes himself a liar in turn, and a thief of the compact of liberty of the citizenry, and a murderer of the Republic.
Evil is worse than mere mischief.
Scribbler on April 3, 2008 at 6:53 PM
I don’t know who you’re talking about, but I double checked and still can’t find his name on the list of the Senators who voted YES or NO.
Maybe he was in the Mosque praying at that time?
Indy Conservative on April 3, 2008 at 6:54 PM
These people are unbelievable. They’ve advocated messing with Republican primaries for years. Marcus Chaotikos advocated it. Turnabout is not fair play? Isn’t that what the whole “open primary” scam was about?
I heard Limbaugh the first day it came up. It was a mild joke that only expanded because of the paranoid left. All Limbaugh is doing is marketing the fun and mocking them, and they’re going absolutely bonkers.
The country is in the grip of psychotic brats. I wish the fighting men were home.
Feedie on April 3, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Lets get this straight, if you’re an American that wants to influence your own nations Presidency, there could be a threat of prosecution but if your a foreign subject with no right to vote at all, why come on down, glad to see ya.
Speakup on April 3, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Um, how will they know who these folks voted for in the past?
I thought that your vote was SECRET…
Interesting…
Romeo13 on April 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM
As an Indianapolis resident, an a conservative (along with my wife) I intend to be as mischevious as all h*ll. Specifically to make certain the weakest Democrat running for 7th district (Julia Carson’s district, but she has passed on) gets the nod. Oh, ya, we also intend to vote for the Hildebeast.
heh, heh, heh
Onager on April 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM
In my opinion America as we know it is close to being no more, and I’ll be 50 this year. Never would have dreamed we would outlaw praying and the pledge of Allegiance in school. What was right in America has become wrong, and our children will pay the price!
AMartinez on April 3, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Im all for the democrats stopping anyone from voting for Obama
William Amos on April 3, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Way to go, Onager!
RushBaby on April 3, 2008 at 7:13 PM
I live in Indiana and we have an open primary here. It has always been that way. We do not register as a member of a party, we just register. I do not see how these guys can make this work. Really.
Terrye on April 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM
I’m so torn here in NC. We have such an important primary for governor here, but I’d hate to see Obama win NC…ugh.
SouthernGent on April 3, 2008 at 7:28 PM
How many Americans in the whole U S of A listen to ralk radio shows..I’ll take a wild guess and say 10%. How many actually can tune in to an entire show out of the 10%, oh another guess 3%. How many actually have the intelligence to figure out what “operation chaos” is all about, apox. 1%.. My proof..Why else would we now be watching Johnny the McGramnesty walking around the world with the likes of Lindsey Gramnesty(himself), with Joey “bring in the clowns” Libertyman, this should prove to all, that they can tune in to the radio shows, however it doesn’t register into the brain cells.. Why.?? here’s why, how many Americans looking for a good high tonight, 72%..(alcohol included in this survey)
Legions on April 3, 2008 at 7:33 PM
talk radio
Legions on April 3, 2008 at 7:34 PM
See, I don’t understand this crossover vote nonsense in the first place. Say what you want about New York, but we have a closed primary here. That means you have to be on the rolls as a registered party member (gawd, but that just doesn’t sound right) to vote in that party’s primary. I found this out when I moved to New York and registered to vote as an Independent. The first primary that came up, I went to vote, only to be told that I couldn’t. I was further told that I couldn’t vote in either the Republican or Democratic primaries. So I changed my party affiliation. Closed primaries: That’s the way it should be.
RickZ on April 3, 2008 at 7:35 PM
What mosque does he attend, again?
DrSteve on April 3, 2008 at 7:44 PM
AP, Thanks for the link, per usual.
Exit question: How will Democrat election judges be identifying alleged Republicans at the polls?
Karl on April 3, 2008 at 7:46 PM
sigh by their horns. How else?
Scribbler on April 3, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Guilty as charged. I will vote for Clinton in the Indiana primary with the intent to prolong the democratic party nomination process.
Although I would argue as a conservative but NOT a member of either party, I have the right to vote in either parties OPEN primary in Indiana.
If they want to have only party members vote, change it to a caucus and pay for it from PARTY funds. As long as the rules are open primary and my taxes pay for the proceedings, the officials in the Indiana D party can go p*** up a rope.
Brian The Adequate on April 3, 2008 at 7:55 PM
There won’t be a crossover problem in Indianapolis. The Marion County Clerk (a Dem) will just make sure that polls don’t open in Republican precincts.
Jezla on April 3, 2008 at 8:20 PM
I would seriously wear one of Rush’s ‘Operation Chaos’ hats to the poll and dare some Democrat SOB to try and prevent me from voting or bring me up on some sort of ‘thought-crime’ charge.
This would not be pretty and may in fact be worth a lawsuit just to show these thugs what a Constitutional Republic and a free people is all about.
MAN, I have had it with these Dems!
BobH on April 3, 2008 at 8:22 PM
As a “living-impaired American” I find these sorts of things detrimental to my right to be counted for any politician who is a Democrat. Do not disenfranchise the decomposing!
Zombie Rights!
heldmyw on April 3, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Will any of this really make any difference? Does anyone really think the party will not hijack this process and nominate who they want, the voters be damned? And they will get away with it as the Republicans have no chance. Can anyone name one thing the Republicans have done in the past 3 years which excites you to vote for one? Maybe even something they have fought for and lost?
Wade on April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM
The Daily Kos Kooks advocated doing this in several Republican primaries.
Seems as though another chicken has come home to roost.
southsideironworks on April 3, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Republicans in IN are 10 points more supportive of Hillary than Democrats: 56-35 vs. 54-42.
Rush, you magnificent bastard.
misterpeasea on April 3, 2008 at 10:16 PM
I live in Indy and I am voting Hilldawg all the way baby!!!
Operation Chaos will live on!!!
LordMaximus on April 3, 2008 at 10:43 PM
I vote for abject moron. How would he prove intent? Mischievous or otherwise?
91Veteran on April 3, 2008 at 11:05 PM
You’ll have to move to Chicago to be counted.
91Veteran on April 3, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Well, since they have an Open Primary, he can’t really sue or prosecute anyone; so that must not be his goal.
Which makes his goal obvious. Voter suppression.
Odd, the first time in my life I see clear evidence of a deliberate misinformation campaign with a clear goal of vote suppression tied directly to either major party’s leadership position; its the Democrats who are the ones caught.
I’m sooo disillusioned. I thought they were against this sort of thing. *shrug*
gekkobear on April 3, 2008 at 11:23 PM
My precinct in the West Indianapolis neighborhood is solidy Pubbie. But I know onw of the Pubbies that is always there at the polling place, so getting the ballot of my choice will not be hard. My goal is to vote against Andre Carson. It seems to me his toughest opponent will be Woody Myers.
We never had any serious polling place trouble till Beth White became County Clerk, especially the first time she ran an election. What a mess!
Amen bro!
geekrunner on April 3, 2008 at 11:49 PM
OT:
You are not a Terry Prachett fan.. are you?
back on topic:
then don’t have an open primary..
the more I listen to people like Dan Parker the more I am sure they put loyalty to the ‘Party’ over country..
DaveC on April 3, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Exactly. It will pretty much be over if this kind of crap ever gets any traction.
labrat on April 4, 2008 at 12:16 AM
A class action law suit against Dan Parker would be a good way to financially reward foot soldiers in Operation Chaos. Surely some Indiana attorney could do this law suit pro bono.
.
If this is “mischevious intent, make the most of it!
Right_of_Attila on April 4, 2008 at 4:29 AM
If you are an Indiana Republican, you have options:
- Vote in the democrat primary for Hillary, after not bathing, not wearing a wedding ring, with a Che Guevara T-shirt or Goth clothing to avoid harassment
- Vote in the democrat primary for Hillary, dressed in a suit and tie, and threaten to include any person who opposes your right to vote in a class action law suit. Be sure to repeat their name and visibly collect the name of witnesses.
Right_of_Attila on April 4, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Sounds like a plan.
labrat on April 4, 2008 at 6:42 AM
Exactly.
Jezla on April 4, 2008 at 7:36 AM
I irritated at Rush over Operation Chaos! He didn’t come up with it in time for us here in Minnesota to participate! Damn! Keep Chaos Alive all the way to Denver!
sabbott on April 4, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Haven’t the Dems been trotting out all sorts of “I used to be a Republican, but after 7 years of the illegal/unethical/immoral/insane/adjective-of-your-choice Bush regime, I am now supporting a Democrat for President” people? I seem to recall seeing various ad campaigns where “die-hard Republicans” talked about how they had seen the light at last, and were voting for someone with a (D) after their name.
And now, when Republicans are actually doing it, en masse, it appears to be wrong? Oughtn’t the Dems be celebrating?
Nugai on April 4, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Operation Chaos is a beautiful thing, huh Nuga?
Heh heh heh heh heh …
wise_man on April 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
the headline says it all!
just delish =)
Drunk Report on April 4, 2008 at 1:57 PM
How is this title even a surprise?
Why are people in one party even allowed to vote in the other’s? Stupid stupid.
A Axe on April 4, 2008 at 2:43 PM
As a lifelong Hoosier, I find this story odd. It’s an OPEN PRIMARY. Twice I’ve tried to change my registration from independent to Republican and was told both times that it didn’t matter and there was basically no way to do it. When you go to vote, you sign in, they check your signature against the rolls (after showing photo I.D. of course ) and they ask you which ballot you want. I don’t know if they even keep track of which primary you vote in.
darwin-t on April 4, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Somehow, this reminds me of a story about government recorded religious affiliation in Egypt that I read on Jihad/Dhimmi Watch. From what I remember, many who convert from one religion to another are not allowed to change their affiliation for government purposes. Is the next step to prevent Republicans and Democrats from switching parties?
What are they going to say? “No, you’re not allowed to vote. You haven’t convinced me that you’re really a Democrat?” Talk about disenfranchisement? It’s nothing short of voter intimidation. Perhaps someone could bring Dan Parker and others making these threats under charges?
threeCents on April 4, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Considering that there technically is no such thing in Indiana as a Republican or Democrat (you’re either a registered voter, or you’re not, and that’s it), the Dems are making asses of themselves again, which happens regularly there.
rightwingprof on April 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Here’s my take on it: The drive by media, the democrats and independents screwed me out of a chance to vote for anybody I could possibly support (i.e. Fred). This is just my way of paying them back for screwing me.
darwin-t on April 4, 2008 at 5:32 PM
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