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Originally posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/middleamerican/  Instant run-off voting is an idea that is gaining traction across the country as a way to breathe some life back into our political system.  So many people believe that their vote is wasted, that they have to vote for one of the two major parties, that there are no candidates that represent them.  Instant Run-off Voting (IRV) could solve these problems and help us to get the government that is supported by the majority. Here’s how it works:  When you go to vote or vote from home, rather than choosing your candidate, you rank as many or as few candidates as you want in order of preference.  When all the votes are in, the votes for the candidates ranked #1 are tallied just like a regular ballot.  If no candidate gets 50%, the people who voted for the candidate with the least number of votes get their number two choice added to the count and their #1 candidate is removed.  If...
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