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That doesn't help a 3rd party candidate beat the 2 big party candidate. If I want the 3rd party guy but say either of the other 2 is acceptable, one of them wil
by phkahler 4y ago
That doesn't help a 3rd party candidate beat the 2 big party candidate. If I want the 3rd party guy but say either of the other 2 is acceptable, one of them will still win. If I refuse to put either of the big 2 as a selection, I'm "throwing away" my vote. IRV allows me to vote the 3rd option as my primary choice as a meaningful strategy.
- fdsjgfklsfd 4y agoYou've got this backwards. Under Approval Voting, it is always safe to vote honestly for your true favorite, which increases the visibility (and perception of electability) of third parties. Under IRV, it is not safe to put your honest favorite as your primary choice, or you risk creating a spoiler effect that helps the greater of two evils win.