[EM] IRV vs Condorcet vs Range/Score

[Raph Frank]

On 10/9/08, Dave Ketchum <davek at clarityconnect.com> wrote:
>      If there is a near tie among three or more, they often disagree but
> usually get one of the leaders - matters little since the leaders were about
> equally deserving.

It matters because IRV reinforces the 2 party system.

it would be interesting to know what would be the effect of electing a
parliament by condorcet voting from single seat districts.  It is
possible that it would also result in a 2 party system.

However, based on certain assumptions, IRV is 2 party reinforcing.
Also, Australia gives "experimental" evidence that IRV leads to a 2
party system.

Condorcet wouldn't necessarily, so that is a good reason to at least try it.