Today are the Republican and Democratic primaries in my state. To vote, in advance you had to declare one party or the other and then get the ballot for which party you declared. It isn’t at all like the national election in November.
Biden and Trump will most likely win their parties’ nominations. There isn’t anyone formidable on either ballot. Still, there are issues.
The Republicans in Michigan are in disarray. So are the Democrats for different reasons. If you want to study this, there is ample opportunity online. My bottom line is that this primary could be a proxy for what happens this November.
In my lifetime, I’ve seen nominations for presidential candidates evolve from the various conventions to every state having a primary to determine the nominee. I’m not sure which I prefer, because each has pros and cons. What I do not prefer is lobbying, advertising, false testimony, vicious accusations, cruel acronyms, and lack of polite discourse.
And between now and the general election in November, I shall be subjected to all the above.
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