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Part I. How the direct primary arose:
Catalytic effect of ballot reform
Legal control of party activity
Spread of direct nominations
Part II. Why the direct primary was introduced:
Reformers versus urban machines
Impact of party competition
Explaining an 'irrational' reform
Reaction and aftermath.
Catalytic effect of ballot reform
Legal control of party activity
Spread of direct nominations
Part II. Why the direct primary was introduced:
Reformers versus urban machines
Impact of party competition
Explaining an 'irrational' reform
Reaction and aftermath.