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Bill Cassidy, M.D.: “The political system should serve the people, not be designed so that the people serve politicians. Forty-five percent…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2026
The political system should serve the people, not be designed so that the people serve politicians. Forty-five percent of the American electorate are Independents. Some Republicans and some Democrats want to vote for the person not for the party. Open primaries address all of this. Power to the people.
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Bill Cassidy, M.D.

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Discussing open primaries and electoral reform.

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