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Old 05-14-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JavaBlack View Post
The whole process would be more democratic if there were NO primaries and run-off voting was used instead to ensure broad support... but of course neither party would enjoy that as it would put the party with the most candidates at a disadvantage... and at any rate level the field with third parties.
While I don't agree with your assertion that the Democratic Party process is essentially the same as the Republican's, I do agree that it is somewhat unfair. More often than not it is based on who can bring the most cash into the campaign, not who will be the best candidate!

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