Instant Runoffs Would Improve Electoral Process

• By John B. Anderson
• Special to Roll Call
• March 8, 2004, Midnight

Ralph Nader’s presidential bid brings back memories of my independent presidential run in 1980. Even though initially polling near and despite being a long-time leader in Congress, I was labeled a spoiler. My candidacy was said to deprive voters of the clear choice between incumbent Jimmy Carter and his Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan. Never mind that my platform clearly attracted many people uncomfortable with this choice.