Study Group with Betsy Ankney: How Did We Get Here? The Primary Process and the Role of Political Parties
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
About this Event
79 JFK St., Cambrige, MA
https://iop.harvard.edu/events/study-group-betsy-ankney-how-did-we-get-here-primary-process-and-role-political-partiesAfter their respective party primaries, 70% of Americans said they were dissatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden as their choices in the 2024 election. Now, Biden has stepped aside for Kamala Harris, who wasn't even on the ballot in the Democrat primary. With decreased participation, rule changes, and a general weakening of the party infrastructure, does the primary process still work?
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