Question 12.59

31. Assume that there are 10 voters; one voter each has ideal point for each integer to 9. Assume that and announce policy positions at 4.2 and 5, respectively. Is there more than one position that can take to maximize his or her vote total? If so, what are those positions? If not, why not? Can win the election? Explain.

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Yes, there is more than one position that can announce to maximize his or her vote total. For example, the positions 4 and 4.1 both yield 5 votes. cannot win the election but can tie in the election.