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It is not surprising that a credible and viable movement is underway to reform the presidential primary election process in this country.
The current election cycle began far too early and has been inordinately costly. While the republicans have their presumptive nominee, it likely will still be months before the democratic choice is nailed down. And despite spikes of enthusiasm for the process, primary election fatigue is a common malady.
The National Association of Secretaries of State has put forth an intriguing Rotating Regional Presidential Primaries Plan. It divides the country into four regions by geography. In presidential election years, East, South, Midwest and West regional primaries would be held with one each in March, April, May and June. The order of the regions would rotate every four years.
The simplicity of the system is especially appealing. Essentially, it would eliminate the growing problem of frontloading, while restoring a degree of sanity to the escalating cost of running for the presidency.
The proposal certainly isn't perfect and needs refinement, especially as it concerns the traditional early contests in Iowa and New Hampshire. Still, it offers a far better approach than what we've been experiencing. KSL urges the respective parties to seriously consider adopting a rotating regional primary plan.
