If the gentleman would please show me where in the United States Constitution political parties are authorized to select candidates for the House of Representatives, I would be happy to engage in this colloquy.
Jim Baird: “If the gentleman would please show me where in the United States Constitution political parties are authorized to select…”
Editor's note · Context
Questioning the constitutional authority of political parties in candidate selection during a debate.
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