I agree this is indicative of a shitty electoral system. However, I don't see it as underhanded. Parties don't have a duty to run candidates. If a party judges it for the political good to not run a candidate that's democracy in action. If someone is unhappy they can vote for another party (or run!).
I agree this is indicative of a shitty electoral system. However, I don't see it as underhanded. Parties don't have a duty to run candidates. If a party judges it for the political good to not run a candidate that's democracy in action. If someone is unhappy they can vote for another party (or run!).