Well for one thing

In nearly every state the public can only vote in either the Republican or Democrat primary/caucus. In any case, using those results to decide the election would make it much less democratic as the vote would be divided between so many candidates that their mandate would be non-existent. And lastly, in the American system one doesn't vote for a presidential candidate, but for a presidential elector, which change the result (cf. Al Gore in 2000).

Posted By: King on February 5th 2008 at 10:36:05

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This American election crap, does anyone understand it? Why (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:23:25
- More importantly, who gives a fuck? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ben, Feb 5, 12:53:55
- Its like Super Sunday...but on a Tuesday (n/m) (General Chat) - Buckscanary, Feb 5, 10:32:31
- Because unlike here, the public choose the candidates too (General Chat) - LincolnshireCanary, Feb 5, 10:24:31
  - the yank system is more democratic if you have the odd $100m in loose change (n/m) (General Chat) - fond, Feb 5, 10:26:54
    - lol (General Chat) - Buckscanary, Feb 5, 10:33:02
  - I know, but why not do it all in one? (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:25:27
    - Well for one thing (General Chat) - King, Feb 5, 10:36:05
      - Good lord, that's very complicated - how the hell does (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:51:42
        
        And why are there only two parties? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, Feb 5, 10:59:41
        
        One puppet for each hand. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Feb 5, 11:08:27
        
        Billage, well nearly. (n/m) (General Chat) - tudders, Feb 5, 11:27:51
      - *which can change* (n/m) (General Chat) - King, Feb 5, 10:39:46

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