He wrote that «it gives the supporters of unpopular fringe candidates numerous votes, while mainstream voters only get one». (en.wikipedia.org)
But it can also be strongly influenced by fringe candidates with relatively little support. (newscientist.com)
Clarke accused Nigel Farage and UKIP of scare tactics on immigration in order to win public support, warning the audience against such fringe parties — «fringe candidates who threaten you with a bogeyman dressed as a Romanian». (totalpolitics.com)