Though not referred to in the original Constitution, political parties have established a foothold in our electoral process. The organization of primary elections based on political party strengthens these nongovernmental organizations. In the U.S. this has resulted in the dominance of two political parties and the polarization of the electorate based on party affiliation. Direct democracy is better served by candidates appealing to voters based on their own qualifications and platforms, rather than on their party membership. Voters should be free to choose their preferred candidate, rather than restricted in primary elections to only voting for members of their own party.

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