In a compelling discussion on Wisconsin’s political future, Maggie and guest host Angela Lang, along with Jeff Mandell and John Franke, explore the transformative potential of fusion voting. This system allows multiple political parties to endorse the same candidate, offering voters more nuanced choices and potentially aligning elected officials more closely with the full spectrum of voter values. Jeff and John argue that fusion voting could disrupt the entrenched two-party system, invigorate democracy, and increase voter turnout. They also discuss the historical precedent for fusion voting in Wisconsin, the legal and constitutional basis for their lawsuit advocating its return, and the broader need for political reform amid increasing polarization. Fusion voting could be promising step toward a more representative and innovative political system.

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