was hoping to see some mention of the "third party problem", that is, voters can't express their preference for a so-called "alternate" candidate without taking

was hoping to see some mention of the "third party problem", that is, voters can't express their preference for a so-called "alternate" candidate without taking votes away from their second preferred choice. IMO allowing some form of ranked voting, while this is completely politically untenable in the near future, should at least be part of the discussion. Because it also clarifies how without such a system (given the electoral college system in place as well, which I think is a good thing), voting for an "alternate" candidate really does help the opponent of your second choice.