AMA | October 2024

5479.194 - 5502.082 Sean Carroll

But nevertheless, we call it a theorem because it does follow from the axioms. That's what theorems are supposed to be. Now, if you look at the people who actually run for president, it is perfectly clear that the median voter theorem doesn't work, that the actual candidates do not both try to stick as close as possible to the center, right? And why? Well, there's many different reasons.