tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post420131512824756677..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: How to Win an Open PrimaryIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45532973959651450002009-11-24T06:39:17.177+00:002009-11-24T06:39:17.177+00:00As far as I understand it this was an open caucus ...As far as I understand it this was an open caucus NOT an open primary. In an open primary, which I support, everyone can vote not just the political types who are prepared to come to the meeting. An open primary is a test of voter appeal. An open caucus, whilst better than a simple selection committee, is still biased towards the activist. Let's be brave and go truly open!merrowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046831297340337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-15705130792873904202009-11-23T19:34:24.075+00:002009-11-23T19:34:24.075+00:00I seem to remember saying you are Euro-sceptic, an...I seem to remember saying you are Euro-sceptic, and, despite not being a politician, you will do your best turns out pretty well - if Tory Central Office wants you on the shortlist in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22112842986958692102009-11-23T18:14:10.553+00:002009-11-23T18:14:10.553+00:00Very good. I am warming ever more towards Open Pri...Very good. I am warming ever more towards Open Primaries, maybe even automatically triggered ones for sitting MPs in the run up to any future election (which would require fixed term parliaments).Doktorbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236566237119488631noreply@blogger.com