Bipartisanship Quote by Evan Bayh
““There are not enough purple states. No one votes in primaries, except the most ideological. And big money comes in to support or oppose the candidates in those primaries.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political commentary interview, 2016
Primary elections suffer from low turnout and extreme partisanship, allowing big money to dominate candidate selection.
In simple terms: Primaries have few voters and are swayed by money.
Encourage broader participation and campaign finance reform.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- local elections
- grassroots organizing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we lower barriers for average voters?
- What reforms reduce money’s sway?
Money influence can still be limited by entrenched party structures.