I agree with Karan’s post in being against I-872, but still prefer the way it was before. He is correct that opposing political parties can “set up” the election to face an easier candidate.
However, in the current primary system, a registered independent, such as myself, can now vote for no one. I liked Ron Sims and have for a while. I also don’t particularly like Christine Gregoire. I wouldn’t have voted for Ron Sims because of a desire to hurt Gregoire’s chances against Rossi; I would have voted for Sims against Rossi as well.
The current system essentially disenfranchises many voters from making important election decisions and that is wrong.
I still don’t believe that I-872 is a perfect solution (and that it would eliminate any possible chance for a third party), but the current situation is unfortunate.
Also, the most recent poll, out today from Strategic Vision, has Gregoire up 45% to 43% over Rossi, contrary to the survey in Karan's blog.
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