http://projects.newsobserver.com/tags/luther_hodges_jr Comments for "Luther Hodges Jr." en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/whos_given_to_doles_pac#comment-8550 <p>There's actually more than just these two, Ryan. I don't have them in front of me right now, but I've been looking at three different PACs that are in Dole's name, and this one (Leadership Circle) is not one of those. Thanks for the info. :) </p> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:41:14 -0400 scharrison comment 8550 at http://projects.newsobserver.com http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/rob_primary_runoffs_are_misunderstood#comment-3445 <p>Runoff elections are important when there is a split in the party. Often that split may be between conservatives vs. liberals, or moderates vs. extreme conservatives or liberals. Or it could simply be east side vs. west side or north side vs. south side of a district (or city or state).</p> <p>What if most of the voters preferred to elect someone from the east side of a district, and geography was the only important issue? If two east side and one west candidates ran, the east side candidates could split the vote, giving the west sider the plurality. Without a runoff, the west side candidate would take office. With the runoff, the favorite of the east side candidates would face the west side candidate. If the majority preferred the east side, their candidate would win.</p> <p>For similar reasons, both major political parties require that, in the nominating convention, one person must receive a majority of the votes. Multiple ballots are used until one receives a majority (although this hasn’t been necessary for the last half century). Many other organizations require a majority vote for election of officers.</p> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:06:20 -0500 johnshaw comment 3445 at http://projects.newsobserver.com