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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/10929568

2 pro Haley, 2 anti Haley, 2 write in Biden

They're addressed based on what our mortgage says, doesn't seem to be related to our affiliation with either party

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[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 34 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If I ever lost my entire ass mind and ran for president one of my policy goals would be to shorten the election season to 90 days before the election, so we don't have to deal with this shit for a whole goddamn year or more.

[–] GiddyGap@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

They do that in many European countries. E.g. you are allowed to hang election posters of a certain size in public lamp posts exactly 4 weeks before the election and they must be taken down no later than 1 week after the election. Fines are heavy.

Also, in many European countries, political ads on TV are banned.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

I’m a fan of “everyone votes on the same day” instead of this primary game

[–] Deello@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I've avoided going to the movies because I saw a line at the box office. I'm assuming others would treat voting in a similar way. Give people time and options.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago

Sure. Make voting all week long.

Don’t count votes till the end.

Bingo bango.

[–] Pacmanlives@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I mail mine in. My state send mail in ballots to everyone in the state. It’s awesome!

[–] manucode@feddit.de 2 points 10 months ago

You could do it in two rounds, a bit like french parliamentary elections. The first round would just serve to gauge candidates general popularity while the second round would be the actual primary.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yep, and I would prefer that polls stay open until 75% of eligible voters cast a ballot.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The problem here is that would require forced voting otherwise how would you determine the %

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Take the number of ballots cast and divide by the number of voters on the rolls. It wouldn’t be hard or require forced voting, and I think establish a quorum for elections would make them more legitimate.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

And what happens if there is a low voter turnout and 75% is never met?