Open AccessThe Us Primary System: Could it Work in Europe?
Author(s) -
Lindsay Lloyd
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
european view
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1865-5831
pISSN - 1781-6858
DOI - 10.1007/s12290-013-0245-7
Subject(s) - parliament , political science , relevance (law) , work (physics) , politics , european union , selection (genetic algorithm) , primary election , public administration , style (visual arts) , european integration , public relations , general election , law , business , engineering , international trade , geography , computer science , archaeology , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering
This article examines how the major political parties in the United States select candidates for elective office, in particular through primary elections. The author reviews various mechanisms of candidate selection, explains the importance of the sequencing, and discusses the pros and cons of primaries, including media coverage, fundraising, party strengthening and candidate preparation. Finally, the article looks at the relevance and potential for US-style primaries for European-level parties in the European Union as a means to increase public engagement in and awareness of future European Parliament elections.
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