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Ken Peabody's avatar

What I don't get about open primaries is how they differ from a general election. If all candidates run in an open primary, why would you then need a general election. Does it mean that everyone gets to vote in the primaries for each party? RCV makes sense in a general election, and it also makes a 3rd, or 4th party more competitive. Would you be able to clear up my confusion on open primaries? Thanks.

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Karl Straub's avatar

I feel like you’re essentially saying Americans are too dumb for RCV to improve things. I’m intrigued by RCV, myself, but it’s hard to dismiss your point! (You put it more diplomatically, of course.)

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