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Ballot access nt firebrand80 Apr 2016 #1
I believe the voters would reject that by voting for MineralMan Apr 2016 #2
Oh yeah, I forgot to ask, so no person would have enough electoral votes, another Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #4
Getting rid of the electoral college is extremely unlikely. MineralMan Apr 2016 #9
I dont see any argument where I would agree to keep it. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #11
OK, but it doesn't get decided by voters. MineralMan Apr 2016 #13
But why? Why wouldnt the majority of Americans tell their reps to repeal it? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #14
For one reason the incentives it creates mythology Apr 2016 #18
No matter HOW bad the two main parties candidates are, the US system is set up to make us win! Baobab Apr 2016 #30
The majority of Americans wouldn't do that, though. MineralMan Apr 2016 #21
Why would you assume a majority of Americans would study the full process before voting? Kentonio Apr 2016 #37
In the first place, I can't imagine it getting the supermajorities MineralMan Apr 2016 #43
What does the process have to do with whether or not the majority of Americans Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #46
It's pretty simple, really. The people don't vote directly MineralMan Apr 2016 #48
Because they don't want to badly enough anigbrowl Apr 2016 #45
Bingo! MineralMan Apr 2016 #49
It worked out horribly in 2000. The least popular candidate was installed. n/t cureautismnow Apr 2016 #52
The electoral college is terrible for California. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #19
I disagree... Blanks Apr 2016 #27
Why should the vote of a rural dweller matter more in the direction of the country than an urbanite? Kentonio Apr 2016 #41
When congress was established... Blanks Apr 2016 #42
^^^ this. (and your comment above it as well) ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #44
I don't side with the rural areas on much... Blanks Apr 2016 #47
I'm very much less certain. I think we will determine the winner by the national popular vote JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #53
The Republican establishment candidate. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #3
Forgot about that and another reasons to DEMAND the end of that archaic bullshit Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #5
Send a letter to your Congressperson about that! Baobab Apr 2016 #31
That should have been rethought Skink Apr 2016 #6
I think Clinton would still get 270+ in that scenario. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #15
No, because the votes wouldn't be equally divided in every state. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #17
The west coast states would be the biggest concern. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #22
Each state delegation (the representatives in each state) get one vote. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #33
Then it would be 1948 again Proud Public Servant Apr 2016 #7
Maybe the next time Hillary and Donald are at their Delaware business address they can discuss it. Baobab Apr 2016 #32
Not going to happen. kaiserhog Apr 2016 #8
A five way race. The Green Party already exists and will probably have a candidate JDPriestly Apr 2016 #10
If it as you say... auntpurl Apr 2016 #12
Bombshell win for HR Baobab Apr 2016 #36
I'd like to see that. Throd Apr 2016 #16
It's going to be Trump VS Clinton and it's going to be CLOSE hollowdweller Apr 2016 #20
Nope, wont be close if it is Drumpf - but the GOP will say that a lot. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #23
The country would be better off. The two party system is a problem. Joe the Revelator Apr 2016 #24
That seems to be the only reason, now, for keeping EC. Which is why I am for dumping it. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #25
I agree with you 100% on that. Joe the Revelator Apr 2016 #50
The Green Party is on the ballot in all 50 states. Jill is not on the ticket, yet. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #26
Will there be an open primary? I understand those are the only fair ones. brooklynite Apr 2016 #35
I don't think they're on all 50 state's ballots yet.... HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #38
Neither could win, but the one that attracts the most voters will decide the election. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2016 #28
No this would not help us at all Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #29
It's-not-possible brooklynite Apr 2016 #34
That is true. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #40
Trump should fire up the 'Reform' party... Blanks Apr 2016 #39
interesting concept. warrprayer Apr 2016 #51
If no one gets to 270, here's what happens: cureautismnow Apr 2016 #54
We might get Trump and Bernie. rateyes Apr 2016 #55
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