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Question: Which map type would you prefer your state adopt?
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Map that maximizes gains or strengthens hold of your preferred party		  
#2
Map that focuses on maintaining unity of communities of interest		  
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Total Voters: 31

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Хahar 🤔
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« on: February 15, 2012, 02:19:59 AM »
Quote from: Ron Swanson on February 15, 2012, 02:18:38 AM
Neither, I believe in PR without constituencies.

But then you get legislators who represent nothing but their parties.
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Хahar 🤔
Xahar
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 09:14:43 PM »
Quote from: Minion of Midas on February 15, 2012, 12:13:06 PM
Quote from: Χahar on February 15, 2012, 02:19:59 AM
Quote from: Ron Swanson on February 15, 2012, 02:18:38 AM
Neither, I believe in PR without constituencies.

But then you get legislators who represent nothing but their parties.
Not if they're open lists... and the candidates actually campaign independently.

It doesn't feel like that would be possible in a legislature of any significant size.
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