Primary elections were supposed to limit the influence of party bosses on the nomination process.
Drawing on interviews with party insiders and can.
Hassell shows that parties have a strong influence on the options available to voters and shape the outcomes of the nomination process.
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In The Party\'s Primary, Hans J.
The decision to run for House or Senate and a candidate\'s success in securing the party\'s nomination for these offices has been considered to be largely candidate-centered.
Primary elections were supposed to limit the influence of party bosses on the nomination process