tim's journal

No on 60 and 62

Status quo for me. The primaries are for parties to select their candidates, not a general election.

In the case of 62, the primaries become a pre-election, essentially the election. Why top 2? Why not top 1? Then parties will have to hold a pre-primary so that they aren't offering up multiple candidates. It just doesn't make sense and will cost everyone more time and money. Just say no.

In the case of 60, the primaries become a free for all. Democrats can vote for Republicans and Republicans can vote for Democrats. If, as a Republican, I already know that my candidate will win, I can just go vote for a really lousy Democrat who I know will even turn off regular Dems. That's just lame. Just say no.