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Steven Maurer

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2. Ranked choice isn't a panacea..

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Jan 25, 2023, 04:11 AM

Jan 2023

...it certainly won't discourage hit pieces against candidates by so-called "SuperPACs".

Instant Runoff has a bunch of real positives so I'm not sure why Reich is touting that clearly false aspect in this.

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Say Goodbye to 'Lesser of Two Evils' Voting - Robert Reich [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 OP

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that when the Republican professional voter..... MMBeilis Jan 2023 #1

I really like Robert Reich, too. I always learn something, too, so I couldn't resist! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #3

Ranked choice isn't a panacea.. Steven Maurer Jan 2023 #2

Wasn't it successful in Alaska? Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #4

Not in eliminating negative ads... Steven Maurer Jan 2023 #8

Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #9

Never been a Robert Reich video I haven't liked KS Toronado Jan 2023 #5

Same here! And he's usually the smartest guy in any room! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #6

They have this in Alaska and Maine jmowreader Jan 2023 #7