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Does this ignore network effects? I am pretty silent about my politics, but at least 25 people were aware that I voted early (friends, coworkers, family members
by JoelSutherland 18y ago
Does this ignore network effects? I am pretty silent about my politics, but at least 25 people were aware that I voted early (friends, coworkers, family members). Did this affect their decision to vote and therefore the value of my vote?
If a candidate does a great job getting out the vote compared to their opponent, the result of the election will not reflect popular opinion. Instead it will be biased toward that candidate. Those that voted for the candidate will see more value from their vote.
That still may not outweigh the hour spent in line.
- dangoldin 18y agoMaybe it does but you can also argue it has an inverse effect. If I know someone else voted I may just say "Well they voted so I don't have to."