by Alex Seitz-Wald
WASHINGTON — Republicans once dominated California. This year, GOP candidates are limping toward the finish line.
Last week, independents surpassed Republicans to become the second-largest bloc of registered voters in the state after Democrats.
And after Tuesday's unusual "jungle" primary, the GOP might have missed
its shot at the governor's mansion and a Senate seat — something
experts say that should be a dire warning for the party nationwide.
California's
primary system, implemented in 2012, means Republicans are no longer
guaranteed a slot on the general election ballot and must compete with
Democrats in the primary, where only the top two finishers advance to
November, regardless of party. It's caused serious headaches for Democrats. But for Republicans, the problem is existential.
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Source: NBC News
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