tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951799115847069359.post8370605682678483741..comments2023-11-05T03:03:48.269-08:00Comments on DIARY OF A CONSERVATIVE PARTY AGENT: The Case for Open PrimariesAndrew Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413121528961140051noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951799115847069359.post-87148388539795053402013-07-15T07:54:22.189-07:002013-07-15T07:54:22.189-07:00As a signed up member, as well as being retired th...As a signed up member, as well as being retired the idea of open primaries is a fabulous one which should be promoted for all its worth. It really distinguishes us from labour with its Union block votes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951799115847069359.post-69713328430573230812013-07-09T15:27:36.947-07:002013-07-09T15:27:36.947-07:00I agree with a lot of this but I still have doubts...I agree with a lot of this but I still have doubts. A true open primary would be of all electors, with the problems and advantages that may bring.<br /><br />But if we're talking about a primary for pre-selected candidates, there's also an argument members short-listing candidates doesn't make for the best chance of candidates going to the open primary who are most in tune with the wider electorate. Members are few, voters are many (though not enough).<br /><br />I'd also argue - though wouldn't expect a comment on this - that the three short-listed candidates for the Kent PCC election for us weren't the best three (though I did vote in the short-listing stage for two of the three, including the eventual winner)Neil Bakernoreply@blogger.com