| A | B |
|---|
| WEAKENED POWER OF POLITICAL PARTIES | primary system |
| OPEN PRIMARY | any registered voter can participate |
| CLOSED PRIMARY | only registered party members can vote |
| CAUCUS | local party meeting where debate on nominees happen before the vote |
| PRESIDENTIAL INCUMBENCY ADVANTAGE | voter risk aversion; aura of office |
| CANDIDATE- CENTERED CAMPAIGNS | personalities more important than issues |
| PARTY MESSAGING | modify policies to try to appeal to different demographic groups |
| STRUCTURAL BARRIER TO THIRD PARTIES | winner-take all districts |
| HOW MAJOR PARTIES WIN BACK THIRD PARTY VOTERS | incorporate third party platforms in their own |
