That hoary left-wing idea for functionally disposing of the Electoral College is still a terrible idea. It technically only comes into force if ratified by enough states to make it binding, but it’s still worth pointing this out.
That hoary left-wing idea for functionally disposing of the Electoral College is still a terrible idea. It technically only comes into force if ratified by enough states to make it binding, but it’s still worth pointing this out.
The best argument against dispensing with the Electoral College is the 2000 Florida vote and recount. Dispensing with the Electoral College would mean the 2000 Florida vote and recount being done fifty times.
ReplyDeleteInterstate compacts are legal only when Congress approves them.
ReplyDeleteThis would look enough like an interstate compact that it would be of questionable legality.
Getting enough States to act overtly independently to enact the relevant State laws would be a dicey affair. Especially since subsequent State legislatures could undo their State's laws.
Eric Hines
How many states have committed to it, so far? I haven't heard a recent tally.
ReplyDeleteSeventeen, but 39% of the Electoral College votes.
ReplyDeleteWe can go to a national vote, if you want the east and west coast populations to pick our president every four years. I think keeping the electoral college is a better idea.
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