We may sympathize with the frustration of elected representatives who have chafed under opposition leadership. But simply removing party labels, or diminishing party profiles, will not mean a glorious sharing of power in a new, pristine government. Moreover, it will do nothing to impede the power and influence of corporate special interests and their lobbyists those that use political contributions to exert their will regardless of the party in power. But that is healthy, and political parties need a debate on the political principles that concern government. Through partisan politics, debate can be framed.
Nominating elections emphasize differing points of view.
Voters will be denied important information about the people who run for office. For some candidates, this is a more comfortable and less threatening process for others, it permits them to mix and match campaign promises to fit whatever electorate they ask to elect them. In the absence of a political party, which by affiliation implies agreement with a group s fundamental political principles, voters are left only with glossy campaign fliers, catchy jingles and media ads, and whatever few stump speeches they are lucky to hear. For most working voters, the reality will be less information on which to base our most fundamental choices of citzenship - voting. Sensible improvement in the mechanics of elections always is a good idea.