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Selective reporting
Reporting that favors one political viewpoint over another.
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Proportional allocation
Distributing delegates or seats based on the proportion of votes each candidate or party receives.
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Third parties
Political parties that struggle in the U.S. electoral system due to the winner-takes-all system and major party dominance.
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Retrospective voting
Voting based on a candidate’s past performance.
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Prospective voting
Voting based on a candidate’s proposed future policies.
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Media profit motives
Incentives that lead media to prioritize sensational stories over substantive policy coverage.
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Super PACs
Political action committees that can raise and spend unlimited amounts on advertisements without coordinating with candidates.
