Will PCOs wither under nominating process?

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Camden thinks so. He writes this afternoon about the Democratic nominating process that was just announced, whereby the Party has decided that it will give official endorsements going into the "top two" primary, even if those endorsements are not allowed to appear on the ballot.

Specifically, Camden figures that the whole thing is a hassle, especially in geographically large, Republican areas of Eastern Washington like the 7th District, where dedicated party volunteers may have to schedule meetings and drive long distances to meet up with their colleagues.  Here is his main point:

The real downside to this strategy, however, might show up during candidate filing week in June. That's when precinct officers are asked to sign up for re-election or election. Could be that this year, a greater number than usual of the incumbents are going to say: Forget it. I got other things to do with my nights and weekends than sit through more of your meetings.

Read the full post here.