Primary reform clashes with machine control over elections
In a fiery discourse, Julian W. Blount defends Iowa and Beadle County primary laws, arguing they ensure equality and curb money power. He contends machine bosses and press push a costly system, while the primary can empower poor candidates and limit boss control.
Sincerity and power in the primary a voter’s say
The passage argues for direct voting in primaries to give each voter real influence regardless of location. It contends that party machines oppose primaries because individual voters would be independent and harder to control.
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