Afghanistan veteran talks about working with Pete (video)

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4. Unlike many voters, I prefer the caucus vote.

With the "first past the post" system, Bernie would probably get up most of the time because the moderate vote is split between too many candidates. Only 30% of Americans prefer the progressive candidates but yet Bernie still comes out in front. Pete won the Iowa caucus because they had the preferential system which gave all candidates a fair chance.

In Australia, we have a preferential system in our elections. When we get our ballot paper, all candidates are listed and then you number all candidates in order of preference. Eg, if that same system was used there, I would choose Pete first, Amy second, maybe Biden third and so forth. The candidate with the least votes is divided amongst the remaining candidates with the second choice, and then that continues on until a winner is declared. It might sound a bit complicated but its fairer than a candidate with only 30% of the vote winning.

Its actually good news with Warren doing so well in the debate because now she may take more votes from Bernie and that will give Pete a bit of breathing space.