There is no primary system. Think about it. In fact the Republicans and Democrats should be footing the bill for their use of public money supporting their party selection process.
Actually, depending on the laws of the various states, sometimes the Republicans and Democrats DO pay for their own primaries. Especially if one Party does want a primary and the other does not, the Legislature can (and sometimes does) set up a one-party primary and cause that party to pay for the costs.
John / Billybob
16 posted on 09/11/2004 2:36:17 PM PDT by Congressman Billybob
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