PHOENIX — Arizona Democrats want to bar corporate and billionaire contributions in their primary elections, an appealing idea that has been bogged down in the details as the August primary looms.
The proposed “People’s Primary” could set a national precedent and may come up for a vote at the party’s general meeting Jan. 24.
But some Democrats worry the proposal, which would impose stiff penalties for candidates who don’t take the anti-big money pledge, would handicap Democratic candidates. Others, while supportive, say key details still need to be worked out.
