Politicians, analysts question new open primary system
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 02:51
in Mathematics & Economics
Backers believe Prop. 14, approved by voters Tuesday, will result in more moderate lawmakers in Sacramento. But others think it could lead to more back-room dealing and a greater reliance on campaign funds from special interests. Voters' approval Tuesday of an open primary system, combined with their 2008 decision to strip state lawmakers of the power to draw their own election districts, will...