1.   But Washington Democrats say results from the blanket primary will strongly influence public perception of the race, and therefore affect the caucus votes.

2.   In blanket primaries there is only one ballot, and voters, regardless of party, vote for candidates, regardless of party.

3.   Louisiana now uses a nonpartisan version of the blanket primary, where the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, move into the runoff election.

4.   Schroeder said that national Republican Party rules allowed states with blanket primaries to select their delegates at any time.

5.   The blanket primary was designed to attract more voters and produce more moderate nominees.

6.   This year the blanket primary, which forces Republicans and Democrats to run together on the same ballot in the same contest, is further undermining party identification.

7.   While the Connecticut Republicans chose openness, he said, the California parties had an equally valid right to oppose the blanket primary.

8.   You might prefer the system in Washington where blanket primaries are held.

9.   Alaska will have a new primary election system next year, eliminating its blanket primaries in which residents can vote for candidates of all parties.

10.   Alaska will have a new primary election system next year that is a change from its unique blanket primaries in which residents can vote for candidates of all parties.