This line totally cracks me up, though.....
Because political parties are loose-knit organizations without membership dues or other formal membership requirements,
Since when???????? Is this reporter writing about the Republican Party in Delaware, getting "dues" out of members up there was like pulling teeth - I know because I was treasurer of my district's committee for many years.
Not only were my Accomack County dues due last month.........a check had to be sent to Richmond to Central Committee representing State dues from each member.
Let us pray.