Washington state used the “top-two” system for the first time in 2008. Proponents of “top-two” generally concede that their system is bad for minor parties and independent candidates, but they say sacrificing them is worthwhile because “top-two” brings about vigorous … Continue reading
According to this newspaper story of November 8, Barack Obama has carried the 2nd U.S. House district in Nebraska, so he gets one electoral vote from Nebraska. The margin was 1,260 votes, although that will change, since ballots are still … Continue reading
According to this Los Angeles Times article of November 6, California still has 1,600,000 uncounted ballots. There are hundreds of thousands not counted yet in Oregon and Washington. … Continue reading
The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, carried this pro-Instant-Runoff Voting op-ed on November 6. It is by Blair Bobier, one of the founders of the Green Party in Oregon, and an attorney. … Continue reading
The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, carried this pro-Instant-Runoff Voting op-ed on November 6. It is by Blair Bobier, one of the founders of the Green Party in Oregon, and an attorney. … Continue reading
