There's a role in American politics for an extremely popular candidate who gets nearly twice as many votes as the runner-up, but can't convert that into a majority: Secretary of State.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Seward …
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It would be very hard to call an outcome where pledged delegates voted for a second choice and consolidated around a consensus candidate undemocratic, but I'm sure someone would find the strength to do it
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People sure are working hard to find excuses to let Trump keep the presidency.
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Also, apparently people don’t understand what “plurality” means.
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And if they swing the balance towards someone else, I’m staying home. Trump might get elected again, but life is hard anyways
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Ah, life is hard. That ought to push folks off this "weird stance."
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Seems pretty unfair to expect a candidate to command a majority when there are 5 candidates in the race? Majorities only really make much sense to me in a head-to-head battle.
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Typically in American primaries trailiing candidates drop out until there are two final contenders left
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