The Right News. Check out the results to the previous poll New Questions will be posted each afternoon along with the results from the previous poll. The way in which presidential primaries are conducted varies from state to state, based on state legislatures and state political parties.
Some primaries are 'open' and designed to draw more voters into the process and the party.
Other primaries are 'closed,' and limit participation to registered party members. Senator John McCain's victory in last Tuesday's presidential primary has some Michigan Republicans talking about changing the GOP primary system because of the heavy independent and Democratic voter turnout that lifted McCain to victory over Texas Governor George W. Bush. Primaries should be open to allow more participation. Primaries should be closed to best represent the interests of the party membership. Not certain Check back for the results every afternoon.