The primaries are a prelude to and aligned with the way the voting goes in the general election. What good does it do to have one system (by counties) in the primaries if that will only be overtaken in the general election by the popular vote within the state ?
We can keep wearing those red county t-shirts forever and never win an election.
Because the national election is hugely different than the primary season. The primary season is a series of states across of period of 3-4 months. The national election is based on a one day vote by the entire nation.
Because the intent of the primary campaign is select the candidate who best represents the sentiment of his party AND has the best hope of winning the national election, it is important to have a system that does not permit any candidate to win without hearing from the entire nation.
I believe that any change in our processes will be in vain because of the wild card: the National Press
They have teamed with the liberals to fool the masses into believing in a socialist regime. Idiot McCain neglected to include favorable reporting in his campaign finance reform law. He lost because of it.
Fade away, McCain.....off into the sunset, please.