Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang
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Investing in Political Reform for Long-Term Impact
Implementing a new nonpartisan primary and rank choice voting system in Alaska had a profound effect on elections by allowing Senator Lisa Murkowski, the only Republican Senator who voted to impeach Donald Trump, to win re-election despite low favorability among Alaskan Republicans. This reform cost $6 million but had a significant impact compared to the $10 billion spent by parties in the presidential cycle. The system realigned incentives away from extremes, showcasing the potential of such reforms in 25 states with valid initiative measures.
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