When the wind changes

[Prudence]

But that's a mighty uphill battle. You've got years of history, fear of the unknown, stigmatization of newcomers, not to mention general voter apathy.

Local angle: They outlawed our blanket primary system, so now we have to choose a party in the primaries. Apparently many of you have been doing that all along. Those people who do vote want to feel like they're doing some good. Why sign up for the looser independent ballot when you can get the big, fat R or D ballot and really get your vote on?

Further proof -- the plaintiffs in the case outlawing our primary system were the major parties. The AG provided the defense. Political parties v. state and the state lost.

They're already complaining and winning.