We might all be asking this question after this nasty campaign of attacks against anyone stepping out of the two-party system and voting for Nadir. If we had a preferential representation system we could have voted first for Nader and if he did not win, then our second choice for President would have been counted. Many have talked about this fairer system for over 30 years and in Eugene, Kevin Hornbuckle has often brought it to our attention. It is time we all listen and work on changing how we vote. Greens in Germany have a chance to be elected because they have a mixed system with half the legislature elected by district and half by proportional representation.
Seats are in proportion to the votes received by each party.
In her book, Martin goes on to say that until we adopt a fair electoral system, US Greens will probably be denied state and federal office. However it can happen locally and it has in cities in Hawaii, California and other states.