Democratic activists are looking to overhaul the party’s presidential primary process with ranked-choice voting.

Proponents of the idea have privately met with Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin and other leading party officials who want to see ranked-choice voting in action for 2028. Those behind the push include Representative Jamie Raskin, the nonprofit Fairvote Action, and Joe Biden pollster Celinda Lake. 

Axios reports that ranked-choice supporters told a DNC breakfast meeting in D.C. that they believe it would unify and strengthen the party, prevent votes from being “wasted” after candidates withdraw, and encourage candidates to build coalitions. The publication quotes DNC members as being divided on the issue, with some being open and others thinking that it is best left to state parties.

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[+] -7 points 11 months ago

How about voting by phone? Fuck, the Republicans can detect people to deport by phone. Why can't we vote by phone?

I don't mean once every year November 16th century voting. I mean new, 20th century, revolutionary type voting!

Imagine, vote for president:
Cheeto.
3 pebbles.
Car tire.

President Car Tire wins 2028!!!! But then 3 days later we learn its flat car tire! What do we do? Just go back to the poll and vote 3 pebbles! Too hard? Well then the parties would need to provide us with other options.

I don't need an electoral college formed by a bunch of white people to vote for me!

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