Presidential Politics: The Race Is On, the Stakes Are High

There have been significant changes in the way we choose our presidential nominees. In the past, entering primaries was optional for leading candidates and required only for those who did not enjoy party support or national recognition. Today it is essential for everyone, even an incumbent president. No longer can a front-runner safely sit on the sidelines and wait for the call. The winds of a draft may be hard to resist, but more often than not, it is the candidate who is manning the bellows.