Political Polarization
It's no secret that politics in the US have become increasingly partisan and divided. More and more, politicians who cater to either extreme of the political spectrum are winning primaries, and being pitted against their counterparts from the other extreme, leaving moderate voters feeling like they are choosing between the "lesser of two evils."
Our current voting structure exacerbates this problem in that:
There is no accounting for unpopularity. In 2016, voters were faced with a choice between the two most unpopular candidates in American history.
The system incentivizes support of candidates who are seen as the most “electable,” rather than those who are actually preferred.
Parties who band together win over those who entertain a variety of perspectives.
Here I propose one structural change to our voting system that would reduce the number of politically extreme candidates being elected to office in favor of candidates with broader appeal across the political spectrum.
A Solution
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