Hare system

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Turning to the chapter on the Hare system, we find that Professor Brown believes that the electors would still divide themselves into two parties, even if given the opportunity to form small groups.

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

Now, the advocates of the Hare system declare that each elector should have one effective vote only, no matter how many seats the party is entitled to.

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

It is quite evident that Professor Brown shares the delusion of the other advocates of the Hare system, that the manner of expressing public opinion has nothing to do with the character of public opinion.

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

This has already happened in Tasmania, where all experience goes to show that the Hare system is equivalent to compulsory plumping.

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

The actual result is that, in the long run, the Hare system is practically the same as the single untransferable vote.

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