Based on this text, which statement best summarizes the reason many Progressives supported the idea of holding primaries before general elections?
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Responses
The primary guaranteed the best possible candidate for general elections.
The primary guaranteed the best possible candidate for general elections.
The primary strengthened the role of voters, rather than party leaders, in elections.
The primary strengthened the role of voters, rather than party leaders, in elections.
The primary prevented party leaders from taking a role in choosing candidates.
The primary prevented party leaders from taking a role in choosing candidates.
The primary was conducted by the state government.
The primary was conducted by the state government.