"Reforming the Electoral System: From Third-Party Nightmares to Ranked-Choice Voting"

Democrats are concerned about the potential impact of credible third-party candidates in the 2024 election, especially if it becomes a rematch between Trump and Biden. While well-funded third-party candidates could pose a threat to Biden, the Electoral College has historically favored the two major parties. Swing states have been less likely to vote third party in recent elections, and third-party candidates tend to perform worse in these states. However, the dissatisfaction with Biden's presidency and the low favorability ratings of both Biden and Trump could create an environment similar to 2016, where third-party candidates garnered significant support. Academic Cornel West is vying for the Green Party nomination and could tap into liberal dissatisfaction with Biden.