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Former 'spoiler' touts merits of instant runoff balloting
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Former 'spoiler' touts merits of instant runoff balloting
By JOHN B. ANDERSON
Sunday, February 29, 2004
Ralph Nader's announcement of his independent candidacy brings
back memories. In 1980, I ran for president as an independent after
abandoning the Republican primaries. Even though polling near 25%
when declaring my candidacy, I was labeled a spoiler. My candidacy
was said to deprive voters of the clear choice between President
Carter and his Republican challenger Ronald ...
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VOTER'S GUIDE; minneapolis ballot question: instant runoff voting.(SPECIAL)(VOTER'S GUIDE)
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Recent elections have made instant runoff voting look intriguing.(NEWS)
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Roseville wants to try instant runoff election; Voters would rank favorites.(NEWS)
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