01-15-2008, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Primaries on the Same Day
Anyone know why the primaries are spread out the way they are? Why should states like New Hampshire and Iowa and Michigan have so much say in which candidates are chosen by their parties as our presidential candidates? If a guy like Fred Thompson or Joe Biden had significant support in the West, but lost big in the early primaries, he'd be toast, and feel heat to throw in the towel and endorse one of the front-runners. Why don't we have all the primaries on the same day? It'd be nice to know my vote had some ramifications as to who the presidential candidates end up being. Any thoughts on this?
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01-15-2008, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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because the nomination is a process. and hopefully cream rises.
you want the nominee to be battle-hardened. You want the worst dirt to be out there. You run a huge risk if you select a guy in just one day. |
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So there is no rationale. No reason for anything about the current system. It is merely tradition. Ok. Thanks for the insight. |
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01-15-2008, 09:41 PM | #8 |
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I agree, but wouldn't you prefer to be part of the "battle hardening" process, and not just an afterthought?
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but as you know, when there are entrenched interests and powers, things don't change. Look at the BCS and the bowls. This process is not about getting the best president. It's making sure that the right palms are greased. |
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