[Dean's World] Dean: A Shorter Primary Season Is Bad?

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Posted by Dean:
A Shorter Primary Season Is Bad?
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1170934419.shtml


   Larry Sabato, whom I normally consider one of the best and most astute
   political observers, thinks the fact that California and other states
   are moving their primaries to happen in January and February [1]is a
   recipe for disaster and insanity.

   The more I think on it, however, the more I think this is not a bad
   thing, and it is furthermore inevitable.

   It will also have the effect of making Presidential races less
   gruelling. Candidates will have about a year to become nationally
   known and to develop a significant national base of support within
   their party, and then over a period of a month or so will win or lose
   their party's nomination. Then they can concentrate on winning the
   general election about 8 months later.

   I fail to see how this is disastrous for the country. It seems a lot
   simpler and a lot less frustrating to watch to me.

References

   1. http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=LJS2007020801