Commenting has been turned off for this post
⭠ Return to thread
Liz's avatar

Well, I think one thing we can all agree on - both Republican and Democrat conventions are a huge cringefest and a massive waste of money (no matter who gave it to them or how they got it). Maybe it''s because I didn't grow up here, but even my American husband was rolling his eyes. Isn't there a more toned down way they can do this without turning it into some sort of awards ceremony rolled into several State of the Union addresses?

Expand full comment
Denise McGuire's avatar

At one time there was actually suspense because the candidates got their position as a result of voting. The primary system which looked good on paper has given voters less choice than before.

Expand full comment
Kathy Hix's avatar

Jonah Goldberg at The Dispatch has written extensively about the failures of the primary system and the relative superiority of the “smoke-filled rooms” of the old two-party system.

Expand full comment
Liz's avatar

That’s exactly what I was wondering!!

Expand full comment