:::::The [[primary election]] system was developed to replace the convention system which was notorious for its closed-door smoke-filled room wheeling and dealing, with the public excluded. I'm amazed how the British have adopted the convention system, modeled on the American system, as supposed "transparency". [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''The Truth. Just Putin It Out There'']]</sup> 08:00, August 23, 2024 (EDT) | :::::The [[primary election]] system was developed to replace the convention system which was notorious for its closed-door smoke-filled room wheeling and dealing, with the public excluded. I'm amazed how the British have adopted the convention system, modeled on the American system, as supposed "transparency". [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''The Truth. Just Putin It Out There'']]</sup> 08:00, August 23, 2024 (EDT) |