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595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President?

Freakonomics Radio

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Reforming the Political Landscape

This chapter explores the Forward Party's mission to reform the U.S. political system, emphasizing the importance of independence and cross-party support. It analyzes recent electoral reforms, like Alaska's all-party primary and ranked-choice voting, which enhance representation and influence of independent candidates. The chapter also critiques the constraints of the current two-party system and proposes a 10-year plan for systemic electoral reform.

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