let’s gooo

  • Diplomjodler@feddit.de
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    8 months ago

    If the US president got elected by getting the most votes, there wouldn’t have been a Republican since Bush senior. I really don’t understand why electoral reform is not higher on the political agenda in the US.

    • Lad@reddthat.com
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      8 months ago

      The Democratic party and Republican party are united in their opposition to electoral reform because they both benefit the most from it.

    • dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      8 months ago

      Having it based purely on a popular vote will still wind up with a 2 party system. Ranked voting needs to be implemented. All of the benefits of a popular vote, with actual checks and balances to elevate 3rd parties.