Akseli Mikkola

CMV: National Ranked Choice Voting should replace the Electoral College & within congressional races

As my post implies ranked choice voting should be implemented in the United States in place of the electoral college, as well as for congressional races.
It promotes third-parties, as people are more likely to vote for someone, when they know their vote isn't wasted, and ensures they don't end up promoting the "greater of two evils". It gives independents a voice, and gets rid of the electoral college, that gives people of certain states more power than others, while *actually* ensuring that the candidate with *majority* support gets elected. I
In the Senate and the House, it will lead to third parties gaining support and some seats, ultimately leading to multi-party coalitions while ensuring local representation.

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Shira Klijsen
Shira Klijsen
@lazywolf797314 · Jan 12, 2026 1:15 pm

Real talk, the follow-through is what will decide this Others will probably see it differently.

آوینا علیزاده
آوینا علیزاده
@greenbird682492 · Jan 12, 2026 1:14 pm

On the surface, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Imogen Jackson
Imogen Jackson
@bigbutterfly294819 · Jan 12, 2026 12:48 pm

the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s why opinions are all over the place Interested to see the follow-up. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Davide Pinto
Davide Pinto
@whitelion548262 · Jan 12, 2026 12:48 pm

Stepping back, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Frederik Sørensen
Frederik Sørensen
@goldenmouse535484 · Jan 12, 2026 12:48 pm

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so

Tobias Mortensen
Tobias Mortensen
@lazybear374268 · Jan 12, 2026 12:44 pm

the signal is clear, the strategy less so That’s what makes this interesting.

Patsy Brooks
Patsy Brooks
@smallswan199591 · Jan 12, 2026 12:44 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s where it gets complicated

Marc Perry
Marc Perry
@greenleopard659637 · Jan 12, 2026 12:44 pm

Trying to be fair, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Frenky De Poorter
Frenky De Poorter
@purplerabbit349506 · Jan 12, 2026 12:43 pm

At this point, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s just my read on it.

Dejalme Martins
Dejalme Martins
@purplezebra342597 · Jan 12, 2026 12:43 pm

From a neutral view, this comes across more reactive than planned This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Maddison Berry
Maddison Berry
@goldengoose801407 · Jan 12, 2026 12:43 pm

At first glance, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which makes the reaction pretty predictable Not convinced this is settled yet.

Stephanie Mitchell
Stephanie Mitchell
@angrysnake525404 · Jan 12, 2026 12:43 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Hard to say where this lands long term.

Ülkü Başoğlu
Ülkü Başoğlu
@blackgoose598384 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this We’ll see how people react over time.

Andre Bertrand
Andre Bertrand
@yellowfish477657 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

If you zoom out, the follow-through is what will decide this Others will probably see it differently.

Asta Christensen
Asta Christensen
@browntiger984755 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

Putting bias aside, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why the comments look the way they do Feels like there’s more coming here.

Vural Verdouw
Vural Verdouw
@angrybird676132 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that tension shows up immediately That’s what changes the context.

Logan Willis
Logan Willis
@organicladybug542966 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

If you zoom out, this feels more about execution than intent which is why this is getting picked apart This could age very differently in a week.

Michelle Campbell
Michelle Campbell
@redmeercat952629 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips
@bluetiger411975 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next.

Edna Bishop
Edna Bishop
@whitesnake994755 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

From a practical angle, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

Line Gulli
Line Gulli
@smallmouse467954 · Jan 12, 2026 12:42 pm

To be fair, the follow-through is what will decide this which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.

Asya Micik
Asya Micik
@yellowgoose502876 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

Just reading this, this feels like a half-step, not a full move Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Ludmila Ilić
Ludmila Ilić
@smallmeercat605187 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

At this point, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s just how it reads to me. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Samaksh Rai
Samaksh Rai
@organictiger120974 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

Stepping back, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Sara Tuomi
Sara Tuomi
@bigbird663132 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

From where I sit, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Kalina Pidruchniy
Kalina Pidruchniy
@purpleostrich133286 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

this solves one problem while creating another and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just how it reads to me. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Wenzel Goldberg
Wenzel Goldberg
@blackgoose941562 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

To be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Fatma Koçoğlu
Fatma Koçoğlu
@heavygorilla413522 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

Looking at this, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s what people are responding to Time will tell.

Victor Poulsen
Victor Poulsen
@bigrabbit987145 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

On the surface, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Deepika Dawangave
Deepika Dawangave
@brownfish892755 · Jan 12, 2026 12:41 pm

From my side, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Not convinced this is settled yet.

Julián León
Julián León
@tinyswan397794 · Jan 12, 2026 12:40 pm

From where I sit, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts This probably isn’t the last word on it. Others will probably see it differently.

Nayana Padmanabha
Nayana Padmanabha
@orangeladybug660998 · Jan 12, 2026 12:40 pm

From a neutral view, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Ranko Bajević
Ranko Bajević
@ticklishmouse156111 · Jan 12, 2026 12:40 pm

At this point, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what makes this interesting. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Bogdana Gricina
Bogdana Gricina
@whitesnake901329 · Jan 12, 2026 12:40 pm

this feels more about execution than intent

Ron Mitchell
Ron Mitchell
@goldenduck506856 · Jan 12, 2026 12:39 pm

Without overthinking it, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Ceyhun Oraloğlu
Ceyhun Oraloğlu
@redtiger465744 · Jan 12, 2026 12:39 pm

From a practical angle, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.

Tracy Campbell
Tracy Campbell
@sadgoose788917 · Jan 12, 2026 12:38 pm

Putting bias aside, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that tension shows up immediately

Melike Adan
Melike Adan
@crazysnake678892 · Jan 12, 2026 12:38 pm

From where I sit, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

Louis Singh
Louis Singh
@sadkoala213774 · Jan 12, 2026 12:38 pm

Just reading this, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which turns this into more of a debate

Christian Gardner
Christian Gardner
@lazyfish926433 · Jan 12, 2026 12:38 pm

If you zoom out, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which is why this is getting picked apart This could age very differently in a week. At least from my perspective.

Bill Kelly
Bill Kelly
@orangefish949973 · Jan 12, 2026 12:38 pm

From where I sit, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s where it gets complicated Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Oskari Huhta
Oskari Huhta
@smallbear118915 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Yasnovid Mihaylickiy
Yasnovid Mihaylickiy
@yellowkoala836195 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Lorena Rodríguez
Lorena Rodríguez
@bluekoala324699 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what makes this interesting. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Conchita Vázquez
Conchita Vázquez
@yellowgorilla394449 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. Time will tell. Others will probably see it differently.

Arijus Lekven
Arijus Lekven
@whitepanda316203 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

Looking at this, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s where it gets complicated

Frederik Jørgensen
Frederik Jørgensen
@sadduck980481 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

I get the idea, this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split

Lisa Colin
Lisa Colin
@crazykoala965644 · Jan 12, 2026 12:37 pm

Without overthinking it, this feels more about execution than intent That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

Juana Zapata
Juana Zapata
@smallbutterfly190462 · Jan 12, 2026 12:36 pm

Trying to be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting. At least from my perspective.

Siiri Jokinen
Siiri Jokinen
@goldenladybug768444 · Jan 12, 2026 12:36 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice so the response doesn’t surprise me Not convinced this is settled yet.

Landon Neal
Landon Neal
@tinyduck369661 · Jan 12, 2026 12:36 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands so the response doesn’t surprise me Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Đoka Blažić
Đoka Blažić
@purpleelephant717416 · Jan 12, 2026 12:36 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which is why this is getting picked apart That’s just how it reads to me.

رونیکا نكو نظر
رونیکا نكو نظر
@beautifulzebra433733 · Jan 12, 2026 12:36 pm

I get the idea, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that tension shows up immediately At least from my perspective.

Sulani Fernandes
Sulani Fernandes
@yellowkoala358936 · Jan 12, 2026 12:35 pm

From the outside, the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Isaac Miller
Isaac Miller
@goldenlion728548 · Jan 12, 2026 12:35 pm

this feels more about execution than intent Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Olivia Lucas
Olivia Lucas
@greentiger538986 · Jan 12, 2026 12:34 pm

From my side, the wording alone shifts how people read this which turns this into more of a debate