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Few things in U.S. history functioned as poorly as the spoils system, the 19th-century scheme by which winning political candidates rewarded their buddies with government jobs. So it seems perfectly natural that former president Donald Trump would like to revive it.toward the end of his term, when he created a new status for installing allies called Schedule F .
Look at the program in Montgomery County, Md., that awards public service credits to high schoolers who volunteer as poll workers. Or consider how Nashville sets aside a portion of its budget to let residents vote directly on how to spend that money. Ranked-choice voting is proving its merit in many jurisdictions.“When tempted to curse the darkness, the proverb suggests we light a candle,” Richie reassures us. “Local innovators are doing just that.
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