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MAGA Isn’t a Majority—So Why Is It Winning? (w/ Dan Cantor) | How to Fix It

2026-03-22 News & Politics
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Why do small factions end up with outsized power in American politics? John Avlon talks with Dan Cantor about how the two-party system distorts representation—and how fusion voting could break the gridlock. Watch Borgen. Then Get Inspired. https://centerforballotfreedom.substack.com/p/watch-borgen-then-get-inspired Text FIXIT to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot a n d their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/FIXIT Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@timrudolph3972 2026-03-22

Citizens United. Undisclosed campaign donations in unlimited [amounts] have lead directly to where we are now.

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@sherrillwhately7586 2026-03-22

We need Ranked Choice Voting, known as Preferential Voting in Australia. If your first choice doesn’t get enough votes, your vote goes to your second choice, third choice and so on, no matter which party. People become more engaged and feel more represented. Prevents the spoiler vote effect.

74 20 replies
@janderson4423 2026-03-22

Corruption completely destroys democracy every time

62 2 replies
@JeffreyGoddin 2026-03-22

23:20 Yes! Gingrich is the blackheart who poisoned our politics with cynicism. May he rot in hell.

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@AKaczor2024 2026-03-22

Thank you. I've never heard of fusion voting before

37 2 replies
@sillydestinyRELEASEtheFILES 2026-03-22

Thanks for the shout out for PBS and for suggesting a good documentary.

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@900bcy6 2026-03-22

When less than half of the public votes, 30% is a majority.

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@Janet-j1h 2026-03-22

This episode gave me the first glimmer of hope. Thank you for letting us know there are people who know the system and are trying to actually improve and fix it right now.

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@rmc224 2026-03-22

One major problem is the non-MAGA Republicans don't stand up to the 30%, thus giving them more power.

15 3 replies
@mkmitty 2026-03-22

Primaries should be open to people who are not registered with a party

12 1 replies

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