Primaries and choosing the VP

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Primaries and Caucuses 

  • Primaries do ensure increased participation,, 2016 30% took part, a massive increase from only 11% in 1968 
  • However there is often voter boredom when it comes to primaries, turnout ony 17% in 2004 election as bush was sure to win 
  • More increase in choice of candidates, 22 candidates in 2017 compared to 5 in 1968 
  • However process does only favour those with funding, Trump getting through primaries due to large amount of money 
  • Also open to outsiders, Barack Obama getting in in 2008 despite being an outsider 
  • However

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