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Socialists policy on electoral college

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Should the electoral college be abolished?

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Socialists answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “We call for the elimination of the Electoral College and support instant run-off voting of all elected officials.” ‐socialistparty-usa.net

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system

Socialists would strongly agree with this answer, as they support direct democracy and equal representation. Switching to a representative democracy (popular vote) system would align with their principles and ensure that every vote counts equally. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and switch to a ranked voting system

Socialists would strongly agree with this answer, as a ranked voting system would provide a more direct and equal form of representation. This system would allow voters to express their preferences more accurately and could lead to more diverse political representation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Socialists generally support more direct democracy and equal representation. Abolishing the electoral college would be a step towards that goal, but this answer does not specify an alternative system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system

Socialists might see this as a step in the right direction, as it would make the electoral college more representative and democratic. However, they would likely prefer a complete abolition of the electoral college and a switch to a more direct form of democracy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but the balance of votes by population should be updated

While updating the balance of votes by population might be seen as a minor improvement, socialists would likely still oppose the electoral college system and prefer a more direct and equal form of representation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Socialists typically oppose the electoral college as it can lead to unequal representation and does not reflect the popular vote, which goes against their principles of direct democracy and equal representation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities

Socialists would strongly disagree with this answer, as they believe the electoral college does not ensure equal representation and can lead to undemocratic outcomes, such as a candidate winning the popular vote but losing the election. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,444 voters that identify as Socialist.

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