Progressive era reforms that promoted the direct primary have unintentionally made it:

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The direct primary system was intended to give voters more control over the selection of candidates and limit the power of political bosses. However, over time, it has had the unintended consequence of making it more difficult to defeat incumbents because they are often able to use their resources and name recognition to win in the primary elections. This can make it harder for new or less-established candidates to gain traction and get elected.

Progressive Era Reforms That Promoted the Direct Primary Have Unintentionally