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b_b  ·  3838 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why the recovery isn't helping Democrats in the midterm polls

You're mixing up cause and effect. The plurality voting system is the cause; the cheer leading is the effect. You can be forgiven. It's a common misconception. Bifurcation is inevitable in a winner take all scenario.





OftenBen  ·  3838 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Should that mean I should/have to pick a horse? (Sorry if I sound whiny, not trying to)

b_b  ·  3837 days ago  ·  link  ·  

You can do whatever you feel. For most of the people in the country, even the choice between two is null and void, given how elections proceed. How many seats are even competitive in any given election cycle? 10%? Maybe? I don't know the exact number, but choice is an illusion.