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Can We Save U.S. Elections? - Robert Reich (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Nov 3 OP
The electoral college is the biggest hurdle. yourout Nov 3 #1
I completely agree, elections results should depend on the majority of Americans who voted for them Rhiannon12866 Nov 3 #3
Interesting dweller Nov 3 #2
I think that many states are affected to some extent. Rhiannon12866 Nov 3 #4

yourout

(8,071 posts)
1. The electoral college is the biggest hurdle.
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 09:29 PM
Nov 3

With a nationwide popular vote we would have a much more even election season

Rhiannon12866

(222,226 posts)
3. I completely agree, elections results should depend on the majority of Americans who voted for them
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 09:39 PM
Nov 3

Nothing else makes sense - and that includes to the rest of the world. But Republicans oppose getting rid of the outmoded Electoral College since that's the only way that they can "win."

Rhiannon12866

(222,226 posts)
4. I think that many states are affected to some extent.
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 09:48 PM
Nov 3

Here in New York, in the last election, we were expected to vote twice. The first election was for governor/lieutenant governor only since they were still arguing about district lines. So we had to go back and vote for the other seats/candidates when that was finally decided.

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