Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen
Weighting For Dummies
Oct 12, 2023
Charles Franklin from Marquette Law School Poll profiles reluctant and 'double doubter' voters; Matt Lewis discusses the Republican Party's transformation and consequences of McCarthy's ouster; Dennis Lennox explains the dynamics of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Republican nomination; potential future of ranked choice voting is explored.
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- The United States territories, including the Virgin Islands, actively participate in the Republican nomination race, playing a crucial role in the nomination process and ensuring a fair representation of all candidates.
- Ranked choice voting in the Virgin Islands Caucus promotes consensus candidates who can gain majority support, incentivizing candidates to engage with voters from all camps and seek broader support.
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The Importance of Territories in the Republican Nomination Race
The United States territories, including the Virgin Islands, are actively involved in the Republican nomination race, despite not having electoral votes. They play a crucial role in the nomination process and have equal participation in party campaigns and seats on the Republican National Committee. The inclusion of territories allows for a fair representation of all candidates in the race. The Virgin Islands, in particular, has scheduled a caucus on February 8th, using ranked choice voting. This unique voting system guarantees that a candidate must have majority support to win, thus ensuring a more representative nomination process.
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