‘They’ say that because turnout for primaries is always abysmal, so candidates who make it to generals are usually centrist.
If progressives actually voted in primaries, they’d have the options they want in generals. But usually, the vast majority who vote in primaries are older, more moderate voters.
Progressive candidates exist, but if you want them, you can’t just vote every 4 years.
‘They’ say that because turnout for primaries is always abysmal, so candidates who make it to generals are usually centrist.
If progressives actually voted in primaries, they’d have the options they want in generals. But usually, the vast majority who vote in primaries are older, more moderate voters.
Progressive candidates exist, but if you want them, you can’t just vote every 4 years.