Let CT's voters decide on August 11

Let CT's voters decide on August 11

American democracy is rooted in the promise that political power comes from ordinary citizens rather than party elites. But that promise is fraying in too many races all over the country, where the most important decisions end up being made in back-channel conversations and party conventions before any of us gets a ballot. Challengers are pressured to step aside, denied party resources, or boxed out before we even hear their names. A primary wit…