Some good news for open primaries and independents.

The patriotic purged will be formidable in Nov as candidates. Anyone fired by Hegseth or DOGE—from DoD, FBI, VA, National Parks Rangers—running as a Dem or Independent.

I grew up in what is now NY—17. Conley is exactly the kind of moderate Democrat veteran that can knock off non-vet, Trump-supporting, unlikable, incumbent Lawler there. 6 combat tours. Among the first women to lead a Spec Ops team.

And the Hegseth purge continues. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

⚡️Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Are Leaving the GOP and Trump. Primary Day In New York, Maryland, SC, Utah. 2.5M Independents Blocked Out. Iran Now Costs $80B! Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Will Trump Jinx World Cup Fever? 📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/IZ1uqwLFhk8

The far left is on the march. It’s bigger than Mamdani. And it’s growing. The primary game is rigged. And the DSA knows how to play it. Especially in NYC.

The Senate finally votes to stop Trump on Iran. The Weird Note From His Assistant. A Huge Primary Night in NY, MD, SC and UT. And America’s Huge Primary Problem. “A Million Independents Like Me Can't Vote": youtu.be/eVtAy8ZlwWw

@indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social is organizing politically independent veterans to tear these doors off their hinges — and to elect leaders who answer to voters, not parties: independentveteransofamerica.org/three-closed...

This is what a rigged system looks like: public elections, private gates, and millions of Americans — including countless veterans — told to wait outside.

Utah — partially closed. 477,000 independents are barred from the Republican primary — the race that effectively decides the state. The other primaries are open by request, but they don’t determine the winner.

Maryland — closed 957,000 unaffiliated voters — 22% of the electorate — are barred from both major-party primaries. Elections they help pay for with public money, but aren’t allowed to vote in.

New York — fully closed 3.7 million independents — 29.7% of voters — are locked out. To vote in today’s primary, you had to register with a party months ago. Miss that deadline, and the door is shut.

More than 5 million Americans are shut out of today’s primaries — in a country where 45% of us call ourselves independent. Three states. Three closed doors. THE THREE CLOSED DOORS

Three states vote today. Millions can’t. New York, Maryland, and Utah hold their primaries today — and more than 5 million independents are locked out of the votes that decide their own representation.

See the full breakdown on today from @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social and join the fight for change: independentveteransofamerica.org/three-closed... Tune into Independent Americans. And let us vote.🗽🗳️🇺🇸

It’ll be another day when a small number of motivated partisans determine our collective fate. With only 5% of eligible voters voting early in NYC so far. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

It’s Primary Day in NY, Maryland and Utah! And millions of independent veterans like me can’t vote! It’s unAmerican, it’s unfair, it’s rigged, and it’s wrong. And it’s also how the hyper-partisans, billionaires and corrupt party bosses want it.

As I just mentioned on CNN OutFront with Erin and the panel. This is a problem for democracy. Especially in a city with +5M voters. Where 1M independents like me don’t even get a vote. The extremes are hijacking our elections. And our democracy.

The Senate finally voted to limit Trump’s Iran war powers. About damn time. And beyond overdue. www.cnn.com/2026/06/23/p...

"I've never seen a president more guided by ego and insecurity." https://youtu.be/YZWB67qoBFg #IndependentAmericans

This out of over 5 million registered voters. That’s how few people will decide almost everything today. Another clear and troubling symptom of NYC’s primary problem. And America’s.

“The election happens (at) my kid’s public school,” Rieckhoff said. “It’s publicly funded, public poll workers, public machines, public school — and I can’t vote in it.” www.amny.com/news/nyc-ope...

Three states vote today. Millions can’t. New York, Maryland, and Utah hold their primaries today — and more than 5 million independents are locked out of the votes that decide their own representation.

It’s Primary Day in NY, Maryland and Utah! And millions of independent veterans like me can’t vote! It’s unAmerican, it’s unfair, it’s rigged, and it’s wrong. And it’s also how the hyper-partisans, billionaires and corrupt party bosses want it.

Lost Cramps tapes. Pulled from a garage. 48 years later. https://youtu.be/tDi7chOABQg #IndependentAmericans

Wow. There it is. Miami gave up a ton. But they got Giannis. (And it’s better for the Knicks than him going to Boston.) The east just got even more interesting. Next year is gonna be bonkers. LGK.

We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆

The costs just keep going up. This is so far from over. And our enemies are celebrating.

Rieckhoff: "Trump Is Toxic-Nobody Wants Their Picture Taken With Him" Trump vs Italy’s Meloni and NATO, Gov Newsom Loves Biden, and Sen Gallego Using Campaign Funds for Childcare & Super Bowl. With CNN's The Lead & Anderson Cooper. With Alyssa Farah Griffin & Christine Quinn. youtu.be/tUMHi99z9l8

A stranger in a pickup truck. A flat tire in the rain. This is the America they don't show you. https://youtu.be/ho99eQGc9qo #IndependentAmericans

⚡️Henry Rollins is back! Trump, Iran, America 250, The Cramps. 13 Dead For What? What About an Arc de Healthcare? Trump’s Destruction of Our Shared Symbols is an Attack on All of Us. World Cup Joy, Living in the New South, Friendly Neighbors & Driving Across America. 📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/gPAO1ksn1ro

A stormy evening in NYC (and in politics). Mixing it up today and up next on CNN for The Lead with guest host, Anderson Cooper.

This is a brilliant, moving, fantastic and forever speech. The kind of speech only a true fan turned-Mayor could give. He got me choked up and spoke to our pride. Credit where credit’s due. Well done, @mayor.nyc.gov

They didn't fight for a party. They fought for a country. https://youtu.be/W7wmAQ8O-68 #IndependentAmericans

Half the federal workforce is veterans. DOGE cut them anyway. https://youtu.be/INNVmMURskc #IndependentAmericans

THE BIGGEST CITY IN AMERICA LOCKS OUT 1.2 MILLION OF ITS OWN VOTERS. Some of New York votes tomorrow. But in a one-party city, the closed Democratic primary is the election — and 1.2 million independent New Yorkers like me have no say in it.

From Iwo Jima to Alabama, people died for this right. https://youtu.be/YzhPjTPcS00 #IndependentAmericans

Small town. Small budget. Big win. https://youtu.be/XURvW4n_B2k #IndependentAmericans

Also. Threads is getting a lot better. About damn time.

What a spectacular ending to the  Sparks/Liberty. And what a game. Tough one for the  Liberty. But the season is young and they’re totally capable of following the Knicks. And the WNBA is awesome.

Amazing goal by Cape Verde. Such a fun matchup vs Uruguay. 🇨🇻

There’s no greater honor and adventure in the world than being a dad. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there—everywhere! Especially to my dad, my brother, and all the other dads in my life who’ve shown me how it’s done. And all the dads who are away from their kids today especially.

75% of Idahoans just said the quiet part out loud. https://youtu.be/4gy0H7OPLOI #IndependentAmericans

The Iran operation is being called the biggest American strategic loss in a generation and the response from both parties is a shrug. Thirteen funerals, billions unaccounted for, regime still standing, sanctions lifted, assets returned. If… https://youtu.be/1sFtblqwqxA

Only 33% of Tennesseans voted. She's done watching. https://youtu.be/glhbhBnE9RY #IndependentAmericans

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"Despair is a weapon of those in power." https://youtu.be/6wlyEPmjt4Q #IndependentAmericans

"If every person doesn't have the right to vote for the people who will likely be their leaders, we've lost the integrity of our constitution." https://youtu.be/-kdUsfdpBzY #IndependentAmericans

The loudest tell that the two-party system is rigged: Tennessee is 48% independent — the highest share in the country — and just held an August primary that functions as a coronation in a state with 33% turnout. The angry middle isn't… https://youtu.be/vbNAArbyR3w

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