Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, posted several comments on his Twitter account on September 17 and 18, 2025. The tweets focused on election reforms and the use of public funds in housing.
On September 17, Maddock wrote, "Remember! The communist party wants Ranked Choice Voting." Later that day, he added, "Billions of tax dollars are funneled into “affordable” housing and developers funnel it back to the democrats." On September 18, Maddock posted a tweet containing only a link: "https://t.co/dL6ypKtAPg"
Ranked choice voting has been debated in several U.S. states as an alternative to traditional voting methods. Supporters argue it can lead to more representative outcomes and reduce negative campaigning. Critics often raise concerns about complexity or potential partisan advantages. Affordable housing programs are commonly funded by government sources to address shortages and high costs in many urban areas; however, the allocation of these funds and their political implications have been subjects of scrutiny and debate across party lines.
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