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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
You think "strategic voting" is a good thing?!?
In my case, I'd rather stay home than hold my nose and vote Liberal. I think "strategic voting" compromises too much on people's principles.
Personally, I think the problem is with our electoral system. I have no problem ranking the Liberals ahead of the Conservatives on a ranking ballot, but would never, could never put them one and only as my top choice.
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I agree that the problem is with our electoral system, but, within the confines of the system we have, I do think strategic voting is a good thing, as it produces the same results as a run-off system (and, by extension, and instant run-off system, i.e. ranking ballot) with the media polls replacing the early rounds of voting.