9.18.2024 -- NLS -- [BONUS EXCLUSIVE: Neal asks Julie about "Guy Stuff"] INTERVIEW: Hyrum Erickson, a GOP Proponent of Ranked Choice Voting, Debating Prop One: Ranked Choice Voting and Idaho's Election Future
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On this episode, we sit down with Hyrum Erickson, a Republican and advocate for ranked choice voting, to explore the upcoming Prop One initiative on the Idaho ballot. While the hosts express their skepticism about ranked choice voting, they engage in a civil debate with Hyrum about the merits and concerns surrounding the current voting system. They discuss the closed primary structure, the impact of ranked choice voting on campaign civility, and whether it truly leads to more moderate candidates. The conversation also delves into open primaries, the role of party affiliation, and the potential risks of voter manipulation in the upcoming election. Tune in for a nuanced discussion on the future of Idaho's elections.
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