10.17.2024 -- NLS -- Kamala’s Tough Interview and Idaho’s Ranked Choice Voting Controversy

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On this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie dive into a variety of hot-button political issues, focusing on Kamala Harris' recent interview with Brett Baier on Fox News. They both feel the interview was disastrous for Harris, but anticipate that media outlets will attempt to downplay its impact. Neal also criticizes the lack of transparency surrounding ranked choice voting in Idaho's Proposition 1. He argues that its proponents, like Reclaim Idaho, are pushing for open primaries while hiding the ranked choice voting component, which he believes will lead to unfavorable electoral outcomes similar to those seen in Alaska.

Julie chimes in with her own skepticism about ranked choice voting, describing how it's often presented as a secondary feature to open primaries and how many voters are unaware of its full implications. They discuss how this system can lead to unexpected results, as it did in past elections, and express concerns about the confusion it may cause among Idaho voters. The show touches on the broader national landscape, with some reflections on how issues like ranked choice voting and Kamala Harris' performance affect voters’ decisions.

Callers also share their opinions, with some worried about how these dynamics could play out at the ballot box.