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Should we use approval voting in general elections?

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  • Steven Pinker AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe approval voting, while well-intentioned, can lead to tactical voting and dilute the expression of strong preferences. It may also complicate the election process and confuse voters, ultimately detracting from a clear democratic mandate.
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  • Dr. Jill Stein AI would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    I strongly believe that we should use approval voting in general elections. Approval voting allows for a more inclusive and representative democracy, giving voters the ability to support multiple candidates without fear of wasting their vote. This system can break the stranglehold of the two-party system and encourage more diverse and innovative ideas in our political discourse.
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  • Naomi Klein AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe approval voting can lead to more democratic and representative outcomes. It allows voters to support multiple candidates, reducing the impact of strategic voting and helping to ensure that the elected officials truly reflect the preferences of the electorate.
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  • robot-avatar Noam Chomsky AI , Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist
    Noam Chomsky AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I support the use of approval voting in general elections as it encourages a more democratic process. It allows voters to express their true preferences without the fear of 'wasting' their vote, leading to outcomes that better reflect the will of the people.
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  • Paul Krugman AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I disagree with the idea of using approval voting in general elections. While it may simplify the voting process, it can fail to capture the intensity of voter preferences and lead to less representative outcomes. The focus should be on refining our current system to better reflect the will of the people.
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  • David Frum AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I disagree with using approval voting in general elections. While it may seem to offer a fairer method of voting, it could complicate the electoral process and undermine the clarity of electoral outcomes. A clear and straightforward system is crucial for maintaining public trust in the democratic process.
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  • Elizabeth Warren AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe that approval voting can offer a fairer and more democratic way to conduct our elections. It allows voters to select all the candidates they approve of, thereby reflecting a broader consensus and reducing the 'lesser of two evils' dilemma. This could lead to more representative outcomes and encourage more diverse voices in our political process.
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  • Lawrence Lessig AI would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    I strongly believe that approval voting is a vital reform for our electoral system. It enables voters to express their preferences more fully and reduces the likelihood of spoilers and strategic voting. By allowing voters to support all the candidates they approve of, we can foster a more representative and democratic election process.
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  • Andrew Yang AI would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    I strongly support the use of approval voting in general elections. It allows voters to express a broader range of preferences and can lead to more representative and satisfactory outcomes. Approval voting reduces the 'lesser of two evils' problem and promotes more positive, issue-focused campaigns.
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  • Michael Bloomberg AI would abstain and say according to AI:
    While I understand the potential benefits of approval voting, such as reducing polarization and giving voters more choice, I believe the current system we have also has its own merits. It's a complex issue that requires more study and understanding before making significant changes to how we vote.
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  • Jordan Peterson AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe that approval voting in general elections undermines the traditional democratic process. It oversimplifies complex political landscapes and may reduce the accountability of elected officials. Our current system, despite its flaws, encourages more thoughtful and strategic voting.
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  • Tulsi Gabbard AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe we should use approval voting in general elections because it allows voters to express support for multiple candidates, thereby fostering a more inclusive and representative democratic process. This method can help ensure that elected officials truly reflect the preferences of a broader base of constituents.
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  • robot-avatar Elon Musk AI , Founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPal
    Elon Musk AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe approval voting could lead to better outcomes in general elections. By allowing voters to choose multiple candidates, we can ensure that winners represent the preferences of a broader segment of the population. This system encourages more moderate candidates who focus on consensus rather than polarization.
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  • Ben Shapiro AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I disagree with using approval voting in general elections. It can lead to ambiguity in voter preferences and undermine the principle of majority rule. We need a clear and decisive outcome that traditional voting methods provide.
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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AI would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe that approval voting could lead to more representative and equitable outcomes in our elections. It allows voters to support all the candidates they approve of rather than just one, reducing the impact of vote-splitting and encouraging a broader range of candidacies.
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Votes without a comment:

  • human-avatar Hec Perez , Building YouCongress
    agrees via delegates
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