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I would prefer to see RCV implemented on smaller-scale elections first (state house/senate->fed house/senate->presidency). Don’t get me wrong, RCV is fundamenta
by jimbob45 6y ago
I would prefer to see RCV implemented on smaller-scale elections first (state house/senate->fed house/senate->presidency). Don’t get me wrong, RCV is fundamentally sound and the future of voting but I don’t want the inevitable hiccups to be used as reasons for it not to be rolled out nationwide.
- mwnivek 6y agoFYI, your plan to implement on smaller-scale elections first is exactly what's currently happening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranked-choice_voting_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranked-choice_voting_in_the_Un...
- jimbob45 6y agoYou seem knowledgeable. Is there some sort of foundation or organization on RCV that I can back and parrot? I want to (gently) share the ideals of RCV with my social circle but it feels like me and a Wikipedia article against the world right now. The zoo animals CGPGrey video is second-to-none in explaining the concept but is somewhat lacking in ethos.
- mwnivek 6y agoSure! FairVote is a major organization, with various materials on RCV. Get involved: https://www.fairvote.org/get_involved https://www.fairvote.org/get_involved State-specific groups: https://www.fairvote.org/state_based_coalition_partner_groups https://www.fairvote.org/state_based_coalition_partner_group...
- strictnein 6y agoNot sure why your comment is getting buried. This is a very valid concern. If we're going to make a significant change to the way we vote it would be best to introduce it at the local levels first so people can learn the process and understand its impact.