Closed primaries are a curse on our democracy | Froma Harrop

Froma Harrop asserts that closed primaries represent a curse on democracy. The author expresses a personal sense of alienation from the political process, stating that she did not leave her political party, but rather that both parties left her. This perspective highlights a perceived disconnect between party structures and individual voters, suggesting that the current system of closed primaries creates a barrier that excludes members and undermines the democratic nature of political party participation.