In "How Democracies Die," Steven Levitsky discusses the failure of the primary process in political systems, emphasizing its crucial role in filtering candidates for office. He argues that this process serves as a gatekeeper that should prevent unsuitable individuals from being nominated. However, when this system fails, it opens the doors for candidates who may not be fit for leadership to secure positions in mainstream parties. Levitsky highlights the consequences of such failures, suggesting that allowing unqualified candidates to emerge can undermine democratic institutions and erode public trust. The examination of these dynamics serves as a warning about how political processes may be manipulated, ultimately impacting the health of democracy itself.

In "How Democracies Die," Steven Levitsky discusses the failure of the primary process in political systems, emphasizing its crucial role in filtering candidates for office. He argues that this process serves as a gatekeeper that should prevent unsuitable individuals from being nominated. However, when this system fails, it opens the doors for candidates who may not be fit for leadership to secure positions in mainstream parties.

Levitsky highlights the consequences of such failures, suggesting that allowing unqualified candidates to emerge can undermine democratic institutions and erode public trust. The examination of these dynamics serves as a warning about how political processes may be manipulated, ultimately impacting the health of democracy itself.