I'll see your and raise you a which is how I feel about the issue

I can't see how primaries do anything other than validate a flawed system that will ultimately result in my vote not counting. Which brings me back to don't vote or vote for corrupt / more corrupt.

I would be interested it see the statistics on voter turn out by state, against candidate campaign funds. I'm curious if there is a correlation lobby $ and results assuming most funding is corporate or special interest. Any links?

Edit (still looking for campaign funds):
In Texas where I am registered:
2004, 1.5 million voters out of 12.3, registered voted in 2004 primaries. 7.4/13 voted in the general election (20%)
2000 1.9 million voters out of 11.6 registered voted in 2000 primaries. 6.4/12.3 voted in the general election (30%)
1996 1.9 million voters out of 9.7 registered voted in 1996 primaries. 5.6/10.5 voted in the general election
(34%)

http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/historical/70-92.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_state_vs._blue_state_divide