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How The Primary System Has Shaped Our Politics

FiveThirtyEight Politics

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The Consequences of Removing Parties from the Primary System

This chapter explores the impact of removing parties from the primary system on the selection of nominees, highlighting the lack of collaboration and challenges in adjudicating claims from different candidates. It discusses the role of the primary system in shaping our politics and emphasizes the importance of parties and their purpose in a well-functioning democracy.

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