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Cutler isn’t new to helping others understand the “dismal science...

Author: By June Q. Wu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Dean Makes ‘Power 50’ List | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

Cons » Often complicated to understand and can confuse voters » A true majority-supported candidate might be prematurely eliminated due to lack of first-place votes » A candidate can win without the most first-place votes. » Weakens the link between voters and their representatives because it is unclear which candidates they ultimately voted for » Expensive and time-consuming to administer

Author: By Roger R. Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ‘Instant-Runoff’ Voting Leaves Room for Campaign Strategy; Allows More Voter Input | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...Student groups and House Committees receive the bulk of their funding from the UC, so the most important service the UC does for many students is simply writing a check. Especially given the recent restrictions on party funds, it is absolutely critical for the UC to have leaders who understand the complex process of funding and who can negotiate with the University to defend the interests of students...

Author: By Sangu J. Delle, Tiffany T. Niver, and Alexander J. Tennant | Title: Sundquist-Sarafa: Experience and Perspective the UC Needs | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...system comes with disadvantages as well, principally that instant-runoff voting is often difficult to understand and may confuse voters...

Author: By Roger R. Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Voting System Can Be Fickle | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...Nick will fight to ensure that these student groups have the resources that they need to enhance student life. Having led and started student groups themselves, they realize the need for additional input from student group leaders. They understand the necessity of teamwork in advocacy, and will focus on listening to students and student groups in working with them to meet their needs. They will follow through on this campaign promise with unyielding commitment...

Author: By Christopher B. Lacaria and Rahul Prabhakar | Title: Willey-Snow: Don’t Stay the Course, Cast a Vote for Change | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

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