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DeepWinter

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2. A problem is

Reply to MaineBlueBear (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:50 AM

Nov 12

eliminating it is only loved in the most liberal of liberal places. Like DU. With Democrats in my real life who are establishment and moderate Democrats, it's not hated at all. The conversation happens in passing, but not in any serious way, and not with any serious support. It's a non-starter.

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Electoral College [View all] MaineBlueBear Nov 12 OP

Don't even start FBaggins Nov 12 #1

A problem is DeepWinter Nov 12 #2

MBB isn't advocating getting rid of the EC FBaggins Nov 12 #3

Exactly MaineBlueBear Nov 12 #4

You learned it wrong as a child I'm afraid FBaggins Nov 12 #7

The EC was implemented to appease slave states, here's a good article I found on this groundloop Nov 12 #8

I've seen that before - but it doesn't fly FBaggins Nov 12 #9

Makes sense MaineBlueBear Nov 12 #11

I wouldn't be surprised MaineBlueBear Nov 12 #10

I'm all for getting rid of the EC but Jspur Nov 12 #5

Electoral Clown College ck4829 Nov 12 #6