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In reply to the discussion: End around the electoral college [View all]bhikkhu
(10,715 posts)12. Fraud in one state could game the popular vote
and steal the election, much easier than could be done now. Not that what we have is great, but if we're talking about fixing things, then let's actually fix them!
A national ID administered by a federal agency that bypasses byzantine state laws, an open and verifiable voting procedure, and a national holiday to vote - would be a good start.
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I do agree. However, this might be an election where it benefits Obama...
Drunken Irishman
Oct 2012
#7
What I had not thought of until it was pointed out tonight by Rocca & O'Donnell ...
ReasonableToo
Oct 2012
#13
Exactly! One of the major drawbacks of the EC is it discourages voter turnout!!
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Oct 2012
#14
If Obama wins the EV this election, I will defend it tooth and nail. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Oct 2012
#8
And you're right (upon further review), only Congressional approval as...
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Oct 2012
#22
Yeah, yeah...the dream is over. Once you mentioned Congress, I crapped myself.
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Oct 2012
#25
thanks! but what about amending the constitution to get rid of the Electoral College?
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#33
What it would do in any state that passes this would be to make it more likely...
PoliticAverse
Oct 2012
#21
It amounts to collusion. I seriously doubt the Supreme Court would allow it.
davidn3600
Oct 2012
#30
No, this is not the way to do it --amend the constitution to get rid of the Electoral College
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#27
Do you completely trust the red states to submit an accurate popular vote count? (nt)
Nye Bevan
Oct 2012
#41