AK-AL Special election: Peltola wins!

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

https://twitter.com/IvanMoore1/status/1562761035399852036?s=20&t=NMYQmYuZ6xv...

Why are there so many sinks at my front door

Hey, if you're anti-pencil, does that make you erasist?

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Seriously still having a tough time wrapping my head around how this whole RCV works.  But my understanding is that the Dems are banking on Begich voters leaving their tickets blank the rest of the way down?

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

A Democrat with a genuine shot at winning a House seat that has been represented by a Republican since 1973, all with a Democrat in the White House AND relatively poor economic conditions??

Really enjoying this season, writers doing a fantastic job.  

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

https://twitter.com/iris_samuels/status/1564753716540223489

That sounds as awkward as when a winner is named in Miss America, or a reality competition show, or something.

That's actually how every UK Parliamentary election winner is announced.

It still sounds uncomfortable to watch.

It’s the best part when watching British election nights.

Portillo Moment = Peltola Moment?

Yes please. 

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

Justin Amash supports RCV, wow

https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1565157630636703745

I don't know if this has been commented on specifically to Tom Cotton, but it's kind of ridiculous for an Arkansas Senator to complain about RCV (and to essentially admit to being an easily confused moron in the process) because, though not ranked choice or instant run-off, Arkansas is a run-off primary election state.

In most cases in these Southern run-off states the acknowledged purpose was to prevent black people from getting elected. Has Tom Cotton ever called for Southern run off primaries to be eliminated?

Explain that last bit, Frank.  How do run-offs stifle black candidates?

(That wasn't meant to be confrontational haha I'm genuinely curious.)