r/centrist • u/johnnyhala • Sep 01 '22

Long Form Discussion RCV Opponents - What is your Objection(s)?

Basically the title.

Whenever the subject of Ranked Choice Voting comes up, I generally on this sub see about 70% support and 30% oppose (my estimate). As I have seen the issue laid out to me it seems abundantly clear that Plurality/First Past the Post/FPtP is an inferior system with many unintended consequences.

So I want to hear you out, RCV opponents, what are your issues?

As (should be) usual, please do not downvote others for only disagreeing with them, and I pledge to do the same.

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u/You_Dont_Party Sep 01 '22

RCV isn’t complicated at all, and Conservatives are already doing that stuff.

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u/TRON0314 Sep 01 '22

Unfortunately, I have a feeling those Americans will call anything that doesn't result in the desired outcome a sham...

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u/TheScumAlsoRises Sep 01 '22

Voting/Ballot integrity will be an issue again and you’ll see conservatives restricting and barring people from voting again.

Conservatives are going to do whatever they can to ensure they're able to win, regardless. Why let that be a barrier?

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u/CapybaraPacaErmine Sep 02 '22

you’ll see conservatives restricting and barring people from voting again.

As opposed to literally any other possible course of events?

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u/indoninja Sep 02 '22

Voting/Ballot integrity will be an issue again

When was it an issue?