Closed Primaries, Closed Doors? Who Gets a Voice in Pennsylvania Politics

Pennsylvania’s closed primary system is back in the spotlight as a lawsuit argues that more than a million independent voters are effectively shut out of the elections where many races are decided. In this episode of Barbershop Court, the crew breaks down whether opening primaries would strengthen democracy—or just shake up the political chessboard ahead of the next big Pennsylvania elections. We also talk about what this debate means for voters in Erie and across the Commonwealth who feel like the system isn’t built for them. Is this reform overdue, or just another political power play?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-briefing-room--5656912/support.