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Demsrule86

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8. There is no solution until we get 67 votes in the Senate and can get 2/3 votes in the states.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 07:06 PM
Nov 2022

I wish we could but it won't happen.

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There is no solution, in that any solution would require a Constitutional Amendment brooklynite Nov 2022 #1
Triple the size of the house. Nt. carpetbagger Nov 2022 #2
that is a separate issue but also needs to be done. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #7
that's not true. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #5
And all the red states would refuse and we would do it ...so best case if no damage worst Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #9
The Interstate Popular Vote compact will never see the light of day... brooklynite Nov 2022 #14
Its at 196. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #16
The point is: neither are likely. brooklynite Nov 2022 #17
well that is a new point from the point I responded to. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #19
Not to pounce, but I'm pretty sure your solution would also require an amendment to Gaugamela Nov 2022 #3
it's not actually in the Constitution. just electors SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2022 #10
True, but Article II and the 12th Amendment lay out the process by which Gaugamela Nov 2022 #20
Not possible SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #4
Not pouncing!!! This is a huge problem. The feds can step in if states aren't getting the job done. Karadeniz Nov 2022 #6
There is no solution until we get 67 votes in the Senate and can get 2/3 votes in the states. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #8
Even worse SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #11
Answer: The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact RedSpartan Nov 2022 #12
Never make it past SCOTUS n/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #13
It probably would. brooklynite Nov 2022 #15
there actually isn't a constitutional issue as the constitution is remarkably clear Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #18
Con SCOTUS is making it so much worse. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2022 #22
Why? BlueIdaho Nov 2022 #24
JMO SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #25
I don't understand how it really works but would ranked choice voting at least dilute in2herbs Nov 2022 #21
No SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #23
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