This is probably something that would have to be fixed at the state level before going federal. Either way, until FPTP is replaced, pretending that isn’t the system in place isn’t going to change it.
It’s time for other states to look at it, for groups in those states to use Alaska and Maine as working examples of the benefits, and for Alaska and Maine to start working on an Amendment to change how the president is elected.
But none of that changes the fact that how or if you vote for president will have any bearing on the voting system or cause it to change.
This is probably something that would have to be fixed at the state level before going federal. Either way, until FPTP is replaced, pretending that isn’t the system in place isn’t going to change it.
So if you’re in Maine or Alaska, then it’s already time to demand it federally from candidates?
It’s time for other states to look at it, for groups in those states to use Alaska and Maine as working examples of the benefits, and for Alaska and Maine to start working on an Amendment to change how the president is elected.
But none of that changes the fact that how or if you vote for president will have any bearing on the voting system or cause it to change.