I don’t think I follow: why can only political moderates make it to the final four?
(It does seem like there are better ways to implement RCV than this though, because it still has many First past the post dynamics)
I think it’s similar to the FPP dynamics you’re referencing. Essentially, it’s most advantageous to vote for candidates with broader appeal in the hopes they actually make it to the general election.
I don’t think I follow: why can only political moderates make it to the final four?
(It does seem like there are better ways to implement RCV than this though, because it still has many First past the post dynamics)
I think it’s similar to the FPP dynamics you’re referencing. Essentially, it’s most advantageous to vote for candidates with broader appeal in the hopes they actually make it to the general election.