IMO it would be far better if we used a run-off style election process in this country. first round of elections are open to all parties. once the votes are in, the 2 parties with the most votes go head to head in the final election. that way you don't end up with a party in power who only got 30-40% of the popular vote, and people can vote in the first round for the candidates they side with the most without worrying about their vote being "wasted"
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