This simple, no-nonsense article from @paige really helps answer the most common ridicule I’ve heard levied against the idea that proportional representation can succeed: Why Change the Rules You Won By? Because You're About to Lose.

I believe this is important to be able to respond to this, as it’s difficult to get support even from those who are convinced on the merits unless they believe success is possible.

#ProRep #ElectionReform #Canada #UnitedStates

Why Change the Rules You Won By? Because You're About to Lose.

Why would a government that ran and won on First Past the Post ever implement electoral reform?

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