Those who don't want to take strong and clear positions. Though the impact of the ruling on Washington's primary may not be felt immediately, our blanket primary is on the way out. The only way it could last is if the state parties officially waived their rights. But that won't happen because the state Democrats have already demanded the Secretary of State eliminate it. I believe the change reflects a recognition on the part of state Democrats that their hold on the party faithful is changing.
Democrats can no longer count as strongly on their members to toe the liberal party line.
The Republican Party lost their hold long ago, although conservative Republicans are in the process of regaining control from the moderates who ran the party for many years. Nevertheless, it is still more likely that the Democrats in the Legislature will vote as a block and that one or more Republicans will vote with them. With the expected elimination of the blanket primary, candidates of all parties in Washington will more likely reflect the party values as stated in their respective platforms. The voters of the state will have clearer choices. And the state will be better for it.