Unfortunately, my party change request was denied...

[Starks]

I had postmarked well before the deadline in Maryland and I am simply dumbfounded as to why my request was denied.

At any rate, in the eyes of the Maryland Department of State, I'm still registered as a Democrat.

Should I exercise my right to vote by choosing Obama in the primary on the 12th?

 

[MRoCkEd]

no

 

[Sandra]

I don't think they can deny your decision to change your party.

 

[LibertyEagle]

I had postmarked well before the deadline in Maryland and I am simply dumbfounded as to why my request was denied.

At any rate, in the eyes of the Maryland Department of State, I'm still registered as a Democrat.

Should I exercise my right to vote by choosing Obama in the primary on the 12th?

Call them and raise heck about them denying you. If in fact you sent it in well in advance, this is BS.

 

[Starks]

Why not? It'll be either Obama or Hillary in the general election. As an Independent, I have a vested interest in making sure Hillary doesn't get the nod.

 

[Royksopp]

Make sure you get out and spread the Ron Paul message then.

You might be lucky enough to find a Democrat who is stuck as a registered Republican- so then you could simply vote for their choice, and they vote for Paul for you.

 

[nodope0695]

As long as your letter was postmarked before the deadline, you should be good to go. I'd raise hell about it. Who the hell are they to "deny" you right to choose your party?

 

[Starks]

In all honesty, I had cut it dangerously close with regard to the postmarking.

 

[Dorfsmith]

I have a friend in CA who asked last night if it was too late for him to get an absentee because he is out of state for the week. I yelled at him and told him that since he won't be voting he had better make up for it and get some other votes.

 

[KewlRonduderules]

In all honesty, I had cut it dangerously close with regard to the postmarking.

As long as it was postmarked by the deadline, there shouldn't be a problem. I'd complain.

 

[Redcard]

So wait.. you were "Well before the deadline" in your first post, then "cut it dangerously close" with your later post.

Be honest, given that most state election offices say a 3 to 5 business day turnaround.. and that they are often closed on non business days.. how close were you?

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Why not? It'll be either Obama or Hillary in the general election. As an Independent, I have a vested interest in making sure Hillary doesn't get the nod.

If you are an independent you should be able to show up on primary day and declare your affiliation there. Thats what Im doing In New Jersey. Ive already confirmed it wih the board of elections

 

[Mr. White]

Either it was postmarked correctly or not. If it was, contact your supervisor of elections and get an explanation. If you want to vote for Obam, do so. We don't need a half-assed post masquerading as a springboard when all you want is 'permission.'

Normally I'd be polite, but given the number of posts you've made and your join date, I frankly don't give a damn. You were aware of what you needed to do. If you did, take what's yours, if not, we aren't your mamma.

 

[Starks]

If you are an independent you should be able to show up on primary day and declare your affiliation there. Thats what Im doing In New Jersey. Ive already confirmed it wih the board of elections

As far as I know, Maryland is closed to Independents.

 

[Starks]

To compound my situation, I'm not even 100% sure about my party affiliation.

I voted Democrat in the 2006 election and my memory of whether I checked of "Democrat" or "Independent" on the voter card is extremely hazy.

 

[cswake]

Write Paul in on the Democratic ticket.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Why did you wait so late, Starks? This was like the most important thing you had to do in this campaign. Make sure you were registered correctly, so that you could vote for Ron Paul.

 

[Royksopp]

Write Paul in on the Democratic ticket.

wont count for anything.

 

[slamhead]

I had postmarked well before the deadline in Maryland and I am simply dumbfounded as to why my request was denied.

At any rate, in the eyes of the Maryland Department of State, I'm still registered as a Democrat.

Should I exercise my right to vote by choosing Obama in the primary on the 12th?

No..ask for a provisional ballot and make sure your vote is counted.

 

[Quick]

I've vote for Obama if I couldn't vote for Ron Paul.

Not because I think Obama would be the best choice for the country, I believe he is the best choice out of the people who are running (excluding Paul, of course).