Some public officials are trying explain away the recent referendum results

By , Guest Columnist Updated: December 12, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: December 11, 2018 2:29 PM CT
Guest Columnist

Steve Mulroy

Steve Mulroy is a former federal prosecutor who teaches criminal law and procedure at the University of Memphis. He served on the Shelby County Commission from 2006-2014. 

 “Confirmation bias” refers to the tendency to only credit information which reinforces your own view.

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City Council IRV referendums Shelby County Election Commission

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