GOP ratf**king with the Democratic primary

The Sanders campaign is suing Ohio Secretary of State Husted over an absurd ruling baring 17-year- olds who will be old enough to vote in the November election from participating in the Ohio primaries next week. From the New York Times

At least 20 states allow 17-year-olds to participate in presidential primaries or caucuses if they will be 18 on Election Day in November, according to FairVote, a voting-rights advocacy group. In December, Mr. Husted, a Republican, said that under state election law, 17-year-olds could vote in nominating contests but not elections, and thus a presidential primary was off-limits since voters will be electing delegates to the party conventions.

What Husted is maintaining is that a primary is not a nominating contest, but, rather, an election, because delegates are selected. This is sophistry of the highest order. There is a long history of such persons being permitted to participate in Presidential primaries in Ohio. Husted is screwing with the Democratic electorate in a purely partisan manner (not surprising, since he has continually acted in the most partisan manner possible since assuming the office).

As an individual who is neutral in the Democratic contest (I like both of our candidates and recognize that each has his or her strengths as well as flaws), I STRONGLY support the Sanders campaign’s lawsuit. We need more participation from young people and giving them a voice in the primary is a way to making them lifelong Democrats. On this lawsuit, I am feeling the Bern.

UPDATE: h/t to igualdad for this video