Hare system

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Having now dealt with the main features of the different variations of the Hare system, we may proceed to consider some details which are common to all of them.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

It is not necessary that every vote should be counted to some one candidate, as the advocates of the Hare system claim.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

At the same time there is not so much incentive to split up the parties as by the Hare system.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

And as for the scheme for allowing separate delegation to a number of sections, which is advocated under the name of the Hare system, it would be absolutely fatal.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

Commenting on these results, the Argus declares that the Hare system does not pretend to reform or guide the people.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)