Comment on Daniel Hannan, Telegraph Blogs: MP selected through open primary turns down place on government payroll: the system works

MP selected through open primary turns down place on government payroll: the system works – Telegraph Blogs

The American experience gives reason to be cautious of Primaries and very cautious of Caucuses. The selection of the candidates is the part of the process most vulnerable to fraud. This is especially true if participation is not restricted to designated members of the local party already registered. The Party should be treated as a private club. not as a public agent of the government.