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This document is an email from Larry Summers to Eric Maskin dated September 11, 2018. Summers discusses the political implications of a proposal from a meeting that morning, weighing its potential effects on election outcomes with historical references to Nader, Bush, and Gore. He concludes by stating, 'Btw I gave them 10,000,' indicating a financial contribution to the group behind the proposal.
This document is an email from Larry Summers to an address associated with Jeffrey Epstein ('jeevacation@gmail.com') on September 12, 2018. Summers forwards an academic discussion he had with Eric Maskin the previous day about the effects of Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) on voter turnout and candidate electability. The document is marked 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026321', indicating it is from a congressional investigation's files.
Eric Maskin responds to Larry Summers' question about empirical studies on turnout, stating he believes they exist and will try to find references.
Larry Summers asks Eric Maskin: "Are there empirical studies on turnout."
Eric Maskin responds to Larry Summers' question about empirical studies on turnout, stating he believes they exist and will try to find references.
Larry Summers asks Eric Maskin: "Are there empirical studies on turnout."
Eric Maskin discusses Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV), stating it would lead to more extremists but also more centrists like Bloomberg who would ultimately win. He also notes evidence suggests RCV increases voter turnout.
Eric Maskin discusses Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV), stating it would lead to more extremists but also more centrists like Bloomberg who would ultimately win. He also notes evidence suggests RCV increases voter turnout.
Larry Summers follows up with Eric Maskin after a morning meeting, discussing the political analysis of a proposal, possibly related to voting systems. He analyzes potential impacts on elections, referencing Nader, Bush, and Gore, and mentions that he gave 'them' (presumably the group behind the proposal) 10,000.
Larry Summers follows up with Eric Maskin after a morning meeting, discussing the political analysis of a proposal, possibly related to voting systems. He analyzes potential impacts on elections, referencing Nader, Bush, and Gore, and mentions that he gave 'them' (presumably the group behind the proposal) 10,000.
Larry Summers follows up with Eric Maskin after a morning meeting, discussing the political analysis of a proposal, possibly related to voting systems. He analyzes potential impacts on elections, referencing Nader, Bush, and Gore, and mentions that he gave 'them' (presumably the group behind the proposal) 10,000.
Discussing downsides of RCV model, specifically complexity affecting African American and lower income turnout. Mentions pitching the idea to someone.
Defending RCV, arguing it helps centrists and increases turnout. Analyzes 2016 election hypothetical regarding Sanders/Clinton/Trump.
Confirming existence of studies and offering to find references.
Inquiry: 'Are there empirical studies on turnout.'
Discussing a meeting from that morning, asking if Eric is serious about the work, and questioning the effects of the proposed system on polarization.
Confirming seriousness about the project, explaining the formal argument for RCV (Ranked Choice Voting) promoting centrism.
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