Just adding that “useful” does not necessarily mean better for the voters or better for democracy, only providing an ‘evolutionary advantage’—ceteris paribus, politicians joining a party will be more successful than politicians who refuse to join a party.
Just adding that “useful” does not necessarily mean better for the voters or better for democracy, only providing an ‘evolutionary advantage’—ceteris paribus, politicians joining a party will be more successful than politicians who refuse to join a party.
I think that’s probably true, but still worth brainstorming some potential solutions rather than giving up in defeat.