What the democrats should do is reward states that give them the most votes percentage wise. The more percent of voters that voted Dem, the higher up the primary list you go. I think thats the only fair way to do it.
That would scupper any moderate candidates looking to reach out beyond the Democratic base and would only serve to further hamper the chances of the Democrats being competitive nationally, the question is no weather a Democratic candidate can win in DC or Massachusetts it weather they can win in Ohio, Iowa, Florida, New Mexico etc…
Basically giving the most democratic inclined or most liberal states the biggest say in who gets the Democratic nomination would be a ticket to oblivion.
IMHO, Iowa should shift from the caucus system to a simple full on primary and while I think the primaries should be less “front loaded” than they where in 04 I think that states such as electorally significant states such as PA should get an earlier say.
This too is a good idea, however you then risk picking candidates who may alienate bases in "guarenteed" states. Although I personally don't mind pulling the lever for a conservative, and i'm sure many liberals on this forum wouldn't either, you'd be suprised howmany "closed-minded liberals" there are. Couldn't all the states vote on the same day? Have a televised debate the day before, and then have
everyone go out and vote on the same day. That would end the competition of 'Who Goes First?'.
