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Beyond Lesser of Two Evils: How Cities Are Reforming Poison Politics

A poll conducted by FairVote in December found that 47% of respondents felt they chose between the lesser of two evils in at least one election last year. What does that say about the state of our democracy? And more importantly, what can be done about it?

Beyond Lesser of Two Evils: How Cities Are Reforming Poison Politics
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A poll conducted by FairVote in December found that 47% of respondents felt they chose between the lesser of two evils in at least one election last year.

What does that say about the state of our democracy? And more importantly, what can be done about it?

This week, Dan speaks with Will Mantell, Director of Communications at FairVote, to discuss the poll, what it could mean for voter turnout in the long run, and how America’s cities are leading the charge to offer choices their voters can actually feel good about.

Looking to get involved? Learn more at FairVoteAction.org.

Dan Sally

Dan Sally serves on the Digital Strategy Council for Rank the Vote and is host of the podcast ‘You Don’t Have to Yell’, which discusses today’s most pressing issues without the partisan spin.

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