What The Fact: A Guide To Primary Voting

Katie and Aaron from PolitiFact discuss the complexities of the U.S. primary election process, focusing on Michael Bloomberg's unique campaign strategy for Super Tuesday. They explain the differences between primary and caucus states and highlight the varying voting rules across states. The video also includes a fact-check of Bloomberg's claim about North Carolina's voting laws, clarifying the state's semi-closed primary system.

What is the main focus of Michael Bloomberg's campaign strategy in the Democratic primary?

• Winning early states like Iowa and New Hampshire

• Avoiding all primary elections

• Focusing on Super Tuesday states

• Targeting only swing states

What is a key difference between a primary and a caucus?

• Primaries are held in secret, caucuses are public

• Caucuses are only for Republicans

• Primaries are only for Democrats

• Caucuses allow for open debate and discussion

Which state is known for having an open primary?

• New York

• Florida

• Texas

• California

In a closed primary, who is allowed to vote?

• Anyone regardless of party affiliation

• Only registered party members

• Unaffiliated voters

• All registered voters

What is a modified closed primary?

• Only independents can vote

• Unaffiliated voters can vote if allowed by the party

• All voters can choose any party's ballot

• Only party members can vote

What was the incorrect claim made by Michael Bloomberg about North Carolina's election law?

• Only Republicans can vote in the Republican primary

• Unaffiliated voters cannot vote

• Only Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary

• All registered voters can vote in any primary

What does a semi-closed primary allow?

• Only party members to vote

• Unaffiliated voters to choose a party's primary

• All voters to vote in any primary

• Only independents to vote