Two weeks until the primary election...
It won't happen in time for the primary, but there is a move afoot to open up the primary voting to independents, like myself.
Let's look at both sides of this.
Independents help pay for the election. They should have a voice.
On the other hand, primary elections are set up for political parties to choose candidates for the general election. Not a member of a party? You shouldn't help pick a party's nominee.
As someone who has a hard time watching an election from the sidelines, I see the wisdom in both arguments.
As a life long Pennsylvanian, I see the state as resistant to change, especially in government, and those in office are quite content with the status quo. It's why Pennsylvania has one of the biggest and one of the most expensive legislatures in the country.
No matter how you feel about the independent vote, it will change the primary dynamic and it's worth a look.
