I do not believe in primaries. I find them a holdover from a past where communications were not instant and pervasive, and I find that what Primaries do is help consolidate the power in each Party with the established order of that party, and they very rarely, if ever, allow for fresh political blood to enter the system.
I also find it insane that people who vote in a primary are required to vote the same in the general election, as if 7 months could never change their mind about a candidate. fuck primaries.
fuck early voting. fuck early voting results.
Until the USA declares a complete and total holiday on election day, it will remain far easier for those with power, money, and prestige to take time off of work and go vote.
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