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Under Wisconsin's open-primary system, anyone can run in any primary.

Wisconsin Fight Moves to Recalls Amy Merrick 2011

Under Wisconsin's open-primary system, anyone can run in any primary.

Recall Season Opens in Wisconsin Amy Merrick 2011

Under Wisconsin's open-primary system, anyone can run in any primary.

Wisconsin Fight Moves to Recalls Amy Merrick 2011

If Hillary Clinton is a more electable than Senator Obama, then why have influential people like Rush Limbaugh been encouraging Republicans to register as Democrats or otherwise "crossover" in open-primary states to vote for Ms. Clinton?

Dianne Feinstein: I'm Sticking By Hillary 2009

However, Obama's lead is greatly extended by the support of independents and Republicans, who give him a better than 2-1 margin in this open-primary state. print share

Poll: Obama Up By 11 Points In Wisconsin Primary 2009

There are some very important states in the "open-primary" category.

Obama Outspending Hillary Almost 3-1 On Pennsylvania Ads 2009

And even with his right-wing military/foreign policy credentials, and with a lot of Dems and independents crossing party lines to vote for him in open-primary states, he still lost to this slacker guy who the fundies recognized as One Of Them.

Report: Giuliani Expected To Run, Developing Strategy To Win Social Conservatives 2009

I would think that you either have an open-primary or a closed primary for every party in the sate, as opposed to whichever version each party wants.

Think Progress » ThinkFast AM: July 6, 2006 2006

Several factors suggest that Republican voters may be attracted to the Democratic primary this year, including an open-primary scheme that allows voters of all political stripes to cast ballots, a settled nominating race on the Republican side and a downticket slate that includes few cliffhanger races to interest the Republican faithful.

Democrats Scramble for Indiana 2008

Some believe the open-primary law California voters passed in November could breathe new life into the party.

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