A Blue Dog reader with decades of experience inside the Capitol weighed in with another reform measure omitted in the 12 reforms mentioned in the last post. Here is what he says:
“I think a lot of the reforms you mentioned would be helpful, but the key reform we need is the open primary. Both of the parties are controlled by special interest groups so it is very difficult to win a partisan primary unless you are owned by them. At least an open primary gives moderates of both parties a real shot. It also helps make members from now safe districts a little more responsible since they could face a November election running against a member of their own party. A little fear and/or respect of the voters would further help the system.”
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