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In response to "why? would that change who won? -- nm" by zork

I think yes. The overwhelming number of choices to nominate may not push voters, but when they suddenly see the list of 5 I bet many regret it.

Posted by Max Jun 24 '09, 11:14

Just like the voter turnout for primaries is lower than the general election, I think once voters have a focussed list they usually prefer more choice to less.

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I bet there were a lot of people last year wishing they had gone ahead and cast their Dark Knight or Wall-E vote. nm - Jim Jun 24, 11:15 1
- Or they didn't vote at first because they hadn't seen them, but they then go see the nominees after the announcement. -- nm - Max Jun 24, 11:17

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I think yes. The overwhelming number of choices to nominate may not push voters, but when they suddenly see the list of 5 I bet many regret it.

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