CDR: Re: Close Elections and Causality

[Jim Choate]

On Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Tim May wrote:
 
> * In a close, nearly-tied election, should a re-vote be allowed?
> 
> * In a close sports game, should all potential "fork" decisions 
> (referee calls) be reviewed and the game rolled-back...even hours 
> later? Should critical plays be re-played the next day?

I believe the concept is called 'sudden death'.

And yes, if it's a draw then another election (followed by another, by
another, etc.) should be called.

I see the tie as a indicator of just how uninspiring the candidates really
are.

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