primary process

noun

, Psychoanalysis.

1. the generally unorganized mental activity characteristic of the unconscious and occurring in dreams, fantasies, and related processes.

Example Sentences

Pelosi argued that Harris would have done well in such a primary process and it would have made her "stronger going forward".

From BBC

If Joe Biden had not selfishly plunged the party into a deep crisis by insisting on running for reelection as a profoundly unpopular, 81-year-old incumbent, Democrats could have had a vigorous debate about policy and chosen a consensus nominee as part of their ordinary primary process.

From Slate

“It prevented the Democrats from having a full-blown primary process that could have yielded a stronger candidate than Kamala Harris.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The ruling party is not 100% intact – it is also having issues. In some constituencies BDP politicians who were not happy with the primary process are running as independent candidates, which could divide that vote,” Mr Machacha said.

From BBC

Of course, we don’t know what promises Ms Harris would have made in a 2024 primary process, but to win the support of progressives she may well have taken similar positions to the above that Trump would now be using to attack her.

From BBC