Don Berryann

US citizen concerned with the direction of US Government. Advocate for affordable homeownership, active transportation and election reform.

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

#LetsGoCanes

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

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Look at the list of Pros and Cons. The Pros are incredible. The Cons are logistical hurdles we can overcome

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

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Ranked Choice Voting: A Common-Sense Reform Backed by Conservative Leaders in NC
The Commission on the Future of North Carolina Elections has released a landmark 2025 report, confirming what many election experts have long recognized—our state’s outdated election system is leaving voters without real choices and failing to deliver true majority winners.

One of the most glaring issues? North Carolina's dangerously low electoral threshold. With just 30% of the vote, candidates can win elections—meaning a small fraction of voters in low-turnout primaries effectively determine the outcome of general elections. This undermines voter confidence and fuels political polarization.

https://t.co/26wfKVAqb3

@DonBerryann @Fwd_Party @RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote @WakeForward @WakeGOV @WakeElections @ForwardPartyNC

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

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Republican Leaders Are Already Using RCV
Despite fearmongering from entrenched party elites, conservative leaders across the country have embraced RCV:
🔹 Utah Republicans use RCV in party caucuses.
🔹 Alaska Republicans and Virginia GOP have used RCV to select nominees.
🔹 Georgia Republicans have explored RCV to eliminate costly runoffs.
RCV doesn’t benefit one party over another—it benefits voters. It ensures the best candidate wins—not just the one who squeaks by with a small faction of support.

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

@SecRubio Literally everything you said before becoming Secretary of State was in full support of Ukraine and President Zelensky. Where is your integrity? #TrumpLapDog

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

Ranked-choice voting (RCV) could transform NC elections by eliminating 'spoiler' effects, empowering voters, and ensuring fair outcomes. Learn how RCV aligns with conservative values and strengthens democracy in our new piece in @CarolinaJournal

https://t.co/ydPg5wklwG

@RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote @DonBerryann @BetterBallotNC @betterballotsc

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

An excellent research paper by Brookings Institute with many important insights. I appreciated this articulation of the current problem with Party Primaries. Use of Instant Runoff Voting (ranked choice) addresses extremism by ensuring majority support.

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

Good article by the @BrookingsInst on the effectiveness of Ranked Choice Voting.

The two most revealing points to me are: (1) When implemented RCV delivers on the expected results. More civil politics, and elected officials with broader appeal [50%+1 votes] (2) It is opposed by the party in power; whether Dems or Rep because they want to keep the current system because it benefits them. Those in power want to keep power...

Those two points tell you all you need to know about the benefit of RCV!

Lessons learned: RCV implementation has better odds when local community outreach takes the lead. Not led but out of state money / organizations. Voter education is important. (shockers I know)

@RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote @BetterBallotNC @BetterBallotGa @betterballotsc @FairVoteVA @WakeGOV @MyNCSenate @NCGOP @raleighchamber @RaleighGov @raleigh_forward @DowntownRaleigh @Fwd_Party @ForwardPartyNC @ForwardCarolina @CarolinaJournal

The future of the instant runoff election reform https://t.co/liZKakXggm

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

Good article by the @BrookingsInst on the effectiveness of Ranked Choice Voting.

The two most revealing points to me are: (1) When implemented RCV delivers on the expected results. More civil politics, and elected officials with broader appeal [50%+1 votes] (2) It is opposed by the party in power; whether Dems or Rep because they want to keep the current system because it benefits them. Those in power want to keep power...

Those two points tell you all you need to know about the benefit of RCV!

Lessons learned: RCV implementation has better odds when local community outreach takes the lead. Not led but out of state money / organizations. Voter education is important. (shockers I know)

@RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote @BetterBallotNC @BetterBallotGa @betterballotsc @FairVoteVA @WakeGOV @MyNCSenate @NCGOP @raleighchamber @RaleighGov @raleigh_forward @DowntownRaleigh @Fwd_Party @ForwardPartyNC @ForwardCarolina @CarolinaJournal

The future of the instant runoff election reform https://t.co/liZKakXggm

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

Former GOP Chair and US Representative supporting Ranked Choice Voting….RCV is on ballots all across the country this election cycle.

[Jo Jorgensen @JoForLiberty]

Projected deficit for 2024: a staggering $1.8 trillion. This isn't a revenue problem; it's a spending problem. Trump spent too much. Biden spent too much.

And I don't want to hear 'but Trump.' Neither administration has shown any real intent to balance the budget or curb spending.

We can't borrow our way to prosperity.

[Lennie Friedman @LFried76]

Great Article from the Anchorage Alaska Daily News for keeping Ranked Choice Voting…OPINION: I’m a conservative, and I’m voting to keep ranked choice voting - Anchorage Daily News https://t.co/cA5GTygnAI

[Mary-Jo Gellenbeck @MassTransitLady]

RT: A North Carolina law passed in 2013 made it much harder to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists on state roads.
The laws are created by people voted into power. Take back the power w/ your vote. https://t.co/P8Uq277NYP

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

@ErinforNC Nice work!

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

Jersey City Passes Ordinance for Ranked-Choice Voting #GoodGovernance - https://t.co/deMf2Eu7zx

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

Great article from @ToddConnor Co-Founder of Veterans for All Voters https://t.co/EmVhIbZiBg

[BetterBallotNC @BetterBallotNC]

🎉 History in the making! 🗳️✨ Exciting news as @SGA_ECU's students overwhelmingly voted in #RankedChoiceVoting with an incredible 91% support last Friday! 🙌 Let's celebrate this impactful moment for democracy together! 🗽🎊
#StudentVoice
#DemocracyWins

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

@TalkinBaseball_ #RaleighOnDeck #919Baseball

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

@mikemaniscalco @Canes Is it time for JD to Bag Skate KK?

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

Professor Lawrence Lessig on Changing the Constitution via an Article V ... https://t.co/Rhg0C7ohTH via @YouTube An important perspective. We need #TermLimitsForCongress

[Don Berryann @DonBerryann]

@mikemaniscalco @Canes How is or will the lack of an AHL affiliation hurting the Canes this year? Does it give management additional challenges?