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A contentious point in contemporary American politics is the perception of the Democratic Party's approach to democracy. Critics highlight that decisions made during the party's nomination processes have seemed undemocratic, particularly with the selection of Kamala Harris as a candidate without a thorough primary process. Palumbo points to an acknowledgment from Harris's campaign of prioritizing diversity over merit, which, he argues, alienates traditional conservative values that respect meritocracy.