Hallo, over a long period of time, the Simpson-Kramer method was considered to be the best Condorcet method because this method minimizes the number of overruled voters. However, the Simpson-Kramer method has recently been criticized e.g. for violating the Smith criterion, reversal symmetry, and independence of clones.
Therefore, my aim was to find a method that satisfies the Smith criterion, reversal symmetry, and independence of clones and that chooses the Simpson-Kramer winner wherever possible. In your example, candidate #2 is the Simpson-Kramer winner. Therefore, candidate #2 should be elected. See section 1 of my paper: http://m-schulze.webhop.net/schulze1.pdf Markus Schulze ---- Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info