The error no one dare speak of. W/Poll
Sat Feb 21, 2004 at 02:30:24 AM PDT
There's plenty of talk about the failures of the Democratic party and the Media.
But what I haven't seen, ever, is either one of them taking the time to publicly mention the real deal. Which is surprising because I think if more people knew, more people would vote Democratically.
It wasn't until this year that I understood there was more to the primary process than just selecting a nominee. Is it because the media and the Dem party believes everyone is aware of that, or is it something they prefer to keep a secret?
I don't have a television. I do listen to the NPR and PRI, but not twenty four hours. I read the internet ( what I can in my time ). To date, other than BFA and a few sprinkles in blogs I have never seen someone explain the mystery of the Other process of the primaries. Even if I did have a television, I believe the result would be the same. In fact listening to them I wonder if they even know themselves. I know the Dean gang has given numerous politics 101 to local tv and journalism reporters.
Why hasn't the media/Dem party promoted this?
Do you agree that it might inspire more people to vote in the primaries or disagree? How much of an impact do you think it would have on the actual voting process if more people were aware of this aspect?