UPDATE: Complete list of Open/Closed States and Registration Deadlines (LINK)
You don’t have to register Republican to vote for Ron Paul this Primary Season, that is if you live in one of the 14 (+) “Open Primary” States that allow voters to choose which Party ballot to vote on when going to the polls. If you are an Independent or Democrat in an Open Primary State request the Republican ballot in order to vote Ron Paul for the Republican Nominee.
As well, if you are a Ron Paul supporter, promoting this Strategy to friends in these states, through email, social media, blogs and word-of-mouth is a great way to help the campaign succeed this Winter/Spring. Ron Paul is well within range of winning the GOP Primary, with the help of Democrats and Independents we can make sure that a serious Anti-War candidate makes it to the 2012 General Election.
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States in Order of Tentative Election Dates
http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-republican-primary-schedule/
http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/events.phtml?s=c
Missouri
February 7th
Dr. Paul is currently polling at 8% in Missouri, 23% behind the “front-runner” Rick Perry.
New Hampshire
February 14th
Independents Only
Only voters with no party affiliation can “swing” vote. If you are an unaffiliated voter ask for a Republican ballot. With a large number of Independents, and Ron Paul currently polling 2nd in the State, New Hampshire can be a potential early victory for Dr. Paul.
February 21st
Polls show Rep. Paul at 6-10% in Wisconsin, with Perry and Bachmann leading with 20% each.
South Carolina
February 28th
One of the first major Primary States, Democrat and Independents in South Carolina can help Ron Paul make an initial drive for the nomination. The results of early Primary States (Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada) typically refine the field of candidates down to just a few contenders. Ron Paul is already polling third in most National Polls, success in South Carolina and the early Primary States can push the Doctor into second or first place and set the tone for the rest of the Primary Season.
Michigan
February 28th
The lastest polls show Ron Paul in 5th with 7%, with Romney leading with 26%.
Georgia
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
Tennessee
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
March 6th (Super Tuesday)
Polls show Paul with 6%; 14% behind front-runner Gov. Rick Perry (20%)
March 13th
Mississippi
March 13th
Indiana
May 8th
Arkansas
May 22nd
Keep Informed
Dates and Laws are subject to change and may have already changed since the information gathered for this article was published. All Primary Dates will be final as of October 3rd, 2011. Please refer to your State’s “Secretary of State” or Elections Commission for exact rules and Open Primary Laws. Some state’s require you to register with the Party when your vote, keep in mind you can always change back to your previous registration immediately after the election.
Registering Republican Insures You Can Vote
If you want to make sure that you can vote for Ron Paul in the Republican Primary, you can still register as a Republican and change your registration back following the Primary. Unless you hold a position with your Party, or are running for office, there is no harm in changing Party Registration. President Obama is unlikely to face an opponent in the Democratic Primary. Voting for Ron Paul will only hold the President up to his promises and force him to address the Anti-War movement and Progressive Voters.
End The War: Ron Paul for President/Green Party for Congress – 2012
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Jack Wagner is the Editor of The Free Independent-Sun. Born in Sonoma, California and currently residing in San Francisco, Jack set up The Free Independent-Sun on July 4th, 2009, after sleeping in and not making his usual trip up north for his hometown festivities. He figured he'd do something revolutionary to make up for it. In the Summer of 2010 Jack registered Seraf Media with the City and County of San Francisco as a Sole-Proprietorship. He is dedicated to articulating the finer points of the Revolution in order to bring about a Global Renaissance and Abundant World Economy. He also isn't afraid to get his hands dirty transplanting succulents. 
Jack,
I posted my blog a few months back. Lots more posts since then and this one perhaps the most comprehensive: http://progressivesforronpaul.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-blog-is-not-about-endorsing.html
Not enough progressives are catching on, and the so-called Blue Republican strategy is a polite libertarian saying, “Join us and do it our way, and we’ll do everything you agree with us to do.”
Ron Paul’s domestic budget is not very helpful in making the case. What he needs to do is answer the question: what happens to the funds after his opt out goes the way of the public option? If he can say it goes to the states according to population to do as they please rather than to tax cuts or debt reduction, progressives would be forced to flood in.
Thanks for your good work.