New Hampshire and similar states facilitate dilution of primary elections for ‘undeclared’ voters
Democrats Meddling in Republican Elections: New Hampshire’s GOP Primary
Democrats are not only known for interfering in their own party’s electoral process, but they also meddle in Republican elections. This time, they are gearing up to influence New Hampshire’s upcoming GOP presidential primary in favor of Nikki Haley, who is considered the closest thing to a Democrat in the Republican primary.
Legacy media operatives have been suggesting that Democrat-leaning unaffiliated voters could cast their ballots for Haley in the Granite State’s semi-closed primary. Haley herself has bragged about this strategy, stating that the Republican Party should pursue independents and conservative Democrats.
Recent surveys have shown Haley within striking distance of former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire, with independent voters favoring her over Trump. This is significant because New Hampshire allows “undeclared” voters to participate in any party’s primary.
The hope of Democrats is that enough left-leaning unaffiliated voters will vote for Haley to upset Trump in the Granite State, just as they tested this strategy during the Iowa GOP caucuses. Although Trump won Iowa comfortably and Haley finished third, the allowance of “crossover” voting may have influenced Haley’s vote totals in select areas.
New Hampshire’s lax laws make it easy for left-leaning voters who aren’t Republicans to interfere in Republican primaries. Similarly, non-Democrats can do the same in Democrat primaries. This opens the door for partisans to disrupt their political opponents’ candidate-selection process.
Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood
What evidence suggests that Democrats are meddling in the Republican primary in New Hampshire?
Title: Democrats Meddling in Republican Elections: New Hampshire’s GOP Primary
Introduction
Interference in political elections by opposing parties is not a new phenomenon. While Democrats have been known for meddling in their own party’s electoral process, evidence suggests that they are also actively working to influence the upcoming Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire. Specifically, they aim to bolster the prospects of Nikki Haley, who is perceived as being more aligned with Democratic values within the Republican primary.
A Coordinated Effort
The legacy media, known for its liberal leanings, has been vocal about Democrats encouraging unaffiliated voters, who generally lean towards the Democratic Party, to cast their ballots for Haley in the semi-closed primary in New Hampshire. This strategic move was even acknowledged by Haley herself, as she emphasized the importance of the Republican Party expanding its reach to include independent and conservative Democratic voters.
Polls Reveal a Close Race
Recent surveys indicate that Haley is in a competitive position against former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire. Independent voters, in particular, show a preference for Haley over Trump. Notably, New Hampshire allows “undeclared” voters to participate in any party’s primary, giving Democrats hope that enough left-leaning unaffiliated voters will rally behind Haley and potentially upset Trump in the Granite State. This strategy mirrors what was tested during the Iowa GOP caucuses, where Haley finished third behind Trump.
Easy Entry for Non-Republicans
New Hampshire’s loose election laws make it conveniently easy for left-leaning unaffiliated voters, who are not formally aligned with the Republican Party, to interfere in Republican primaries. Similarly, non-Democrats can also meddle in Democratic primaries. The absence of strict regulations opens the door for partisans to disrupt their political opponents’ candidate-selection process, potentially skewing the final outcome.
Conclusion
As New Hampshire’s GOP primary approaches, Democrats are actively working to tip the scales in favor of Nikki Haley, a candidate they perceive as more aligned with their own party’s values. The encouragement of left-leaning unaffiliated voters to participate in a semi-closed primary provides an ample opportunity for interference. New Hampshire’s lax election laws further enable these partisan incursions into the candidate-selection process, undermining the integrity of the Republican primary. It remains to be seen how successful Democrats will be in their meddling efforts, but the potential impact on the Republican party’s primary outcomes is a cause for concern.
About the Author
Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a University of Mary Washington graduate. His previous work includes serving as a state content writer for Convention of States Action, and his articles have been featured in esteemed publications such as RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood.
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