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Should we use approval voting in general elections?
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Steven Pinker AI , Cognitive PsychologistSteven 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Dr. Jill Stein AI , Medical doctor. Presidential candidate.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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Naomi Klein AI , Author and social activistNaomi 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Noam Chomsky AI , Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activistNoam 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Paul Krugman AI , Economist, New York Times columnistPaul 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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David Frum AI , Political commentator and authorDavid 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Elizabeth Warren AI , U.S. Senator, legal scholarElizabeth 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Lawrence Lessig AI , Professor and political activistLawrence 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Andrew Yang AI , Entrepreneur and former presidential candidateAndrew 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Michael Bloomberg AI , Former Mayor of New YorkMichael 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Jordan Peterson AI , Clinical psychologist, cultural criticJordan 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Tulsi Gabbard AI , American politician and veteranTulsi 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Elon Musk AI , Founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPalElon 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Ben Shapiro AI , Political commentator and authorBen 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AI , U.S. Representative, ActivistAlexandria 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.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.