• Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    If the Dem Party fails to inspire its voters, the fault lies with their candidates. Blame them, not the people who choose to vote their conscience.

    That’s bullshit. The spoiler effect is a result of the relative position of candidates, not the strength of inspiration.

    Total voters: 765
    The winner was favorable to 56% of voters
    lachlan - 427
    emma - 338
    

    Total voters: 765
    The winner was favorable to 44% of voters
    emma - 338
    lachlan - 312
    omalley - 115
    

    Any party or candidate can fall victim to this, no matter how strong or inspirational they are. This is simply the result of everybody voting for the candidate closest to them.