The nomination system I most prefer are primaries. I prefer primaries because in most states, you don't have to be registered to a certain party on nomination day, but in caucuses only people registered for a political party can participate. Also, in primaries, either an actual election is held or there is a secret ballot. Within caucuses, voting is conducted at local party meetings and is done by raising hands or breaking up into certain groups throughout the room. In primaries, no one has to know who you voted for and you aren't persuaded by personal opinions. (Edwards 280-281).
I agree that primaries are the best option. To add to your comment, primaries are more convenient than caucuses. Most caucuses can take all day, while most American have jobs that they have to do during the day and don't have time to spend all day discussing political candidates. With primaries, an ordinary American just has to take fifteen minutes from their day to vote for a preferred candidate without conflict.
I agree that primaries are the best option, but I also disagree because I believe caucuses are more effective. Even though more people are likely to participate in primaries, they are also more likely to be uneducated in the candidates that they are voting for. If a person participates in a caucus they are more likely to be more informed of the platforms and goals of the candidates. A caucus would allow for a more knowledgeable system, but the primary system is faster and easier for citizens.
I prefer caucuses. I think it is an interesting way to go about voting. It allows for discussions and debates. I feel that a caucus truly exemplifies grass roots politics. It is an opportunity for voters to hear multiple sides of stories, and be presented with information the have never heard before. This leads to a more informed decision, which I believe is of the utmost importance.
Although the caucus provides a setting for a more informed decision, the information provided would most likely be biased from both sides. It would be difficult to present unbiased information in a campaign for a single candidate. This is why primaries, in which a voter makes their own decision, whether it be informed or not, is better.
The nomination system I most prefer are primaries. I prefer primaries because in most states, you don't have to be registered to a certain party on nomination day, but in caucuses only people registered for a political party can participate. Also, in primaries, either an actual election is held or there is a secret ballot. Within caucuses, voting is conducted at local party meetings and is done by raising hands or breaking up into certain groups throughout the room. In primaries, no one has to know who you voted for and you aren't persuaded by personal opinions. (Edwards 280-281).
ReplyDeleteI agree that primaries are the best option. To add to your comment, primaries are more convenient than caucuses. Most caucuses can take all day, while most American have jobs that they have to do during the day and don't have time to spend all day discussing political candidates. With primaries, an ordinary American just has to take fifteen minutes from their day to vote for a preferred candidate without conflict.
DeleteI agree that primaries are the best option, but I also disagree because I believe caucuses are more effective. Even though more people are likely to participate in primaries, they are also more likely to be uneducated in the candidates that they are voting for. If a person participates in a caucus they are more likely to be more informed of the platforms and goals of the candidates. A caucus would allow for a more knowledgeable system, but the primary system is faster and easier for citizens.
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DeleteI prefer caucuses. I think it is an interesting way to go about voting. It allows for discussions and debates. I feel that a caucus truly exemplifies grass roots politics. It is an opportunity for voters to hear multiple sides of stories, and be presented with information the have never heard before. This leads to a more informed decision, which I believe is of the utmost importance.
DeleteAlthough the caucus provides a setting for a more informed decision, the information provided would most likely be biased from both sides. It would be difficult to present unbiased information in a campaign for a single candidate. This is why primaries, in which a voter makes their own decision, whether it be informed or not, is better.
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