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The History of Bad Ideas: Party Members Choosing Leaders

Past Present Future

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Leadership Selection in Democratic Parties

This chapter examines the complexities and challenges of how party members select their leaders, emphasizing the destabilizing effects this practice can have on the political system. It discusses potential alternatives, such as open primaries, and argues for a return to MP-driven leader selection to enhance democratic engagement and accountability.

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