Thomas Friedman

I believe we should replace closed party primaries with a single, nonpartisan, open primary system. This change would encourage a broader range of candidates and ideas, allowing voters to choose leaders based on policies rather than party affiliation. It would help to combat political polarization and promote a more representative democracy.

I believe we should prioritize policies over character when choosing politicians. Ultimately, the policies they support will have a more significant and lasting impact on the lives of citizens. While character is important, it is the implementation of ideas and policies that will shape our future.