re: Tonight's NH primary is a textbook example of why Louisiana is moving to a closed primary

[quote]The first time I heard of this happening was in the 2008 Dem primaries when Rush Limbaugh encouraged Republican voters to vote for Obama in the primaries. Not saying I disagree with you; my point is that this has gone on for at least 15 years (most likely longer but 2008 was when I became aware of the tactic) and nothing has been done about it.[/quote

It's been going on since at least 1986. Charlie Graddick encouraged Alabama Republican voters to cross over and vote for him for Governor in the Democratic Primary. This was against Democratic Party rules, however it had never been enforced. Graddick won the Primary, but was disqualified by the Democratic Party.