State parties can reduce polarization and improve the political system
Posted on AllSides May 12th, 2016
From The Center
Amid dizzying chaos in presidential politics (at least on the Republican side) and seemingly intractable dysfunction in Washington, it's tempting to conclude that stabilizing influences are nowhere to be found. But that wouldn't be true. Hidden in plain view, state parties continue to play a critical and distinctive role in politics, and strengthening them is an achievable way to improve the functioning of the political system.