Primaries: Not What We Need

[joew]

For years, I've thought that primaries aren't the best way to select presidential candidates. I think 2016 proved that. Party committees at all levels and elected officials are in the best position to say who can suitably represent the party in an election. IMO it would end extremist domination of parties.

www.nationalreview.com/2019/11/cancel-primaries-bring-back-smoke-filled-rooms/#slide-1

[doctork]

I've had that same feeling Joe!

On the Democratic side the primary race has been like a circular firing squad. I don't even know the word to describe Trump's successful route through the primaries.

It seems clear all the craziest right and leftwing stuff comes to the fore in the primaries, then it's hard to get back to the middle where most people are for the actual election.

[BoatBabe]

Excellent article. Thanks for posting that, Joe!