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2. It will never happen

Sat Nov 7, 2020, 11:37 AM

Nov 2020

because it would require the small states to give up political power. Disunion is more likely first.

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Abolishing the Electoral College will take a Constitutional amendment, correct? [View all] BKDem Nov 2020 OP

It will never happen exboyfil Nov 2020 #2

This is very discouraging. BKDem Nov 2020 #8

Not necessarily Hokie Nov 2020 #4

Yes, and difficult for reasons stated, elleng Nov 2020 #5

None of the smaller, rural states Codeine Nov 2020 #7

It will never happen unless Republican wins popular vote but yellowcanine Nov 2020 #10

Might as well shred the Constitution and start over. Laelth Nov 2020 #12

Yes, but the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact doesn't n/t Azathoth Nov 2020 #13

The RW propaganda machine is out in full force on it The Genealogist Nov 2020 #14

That is why we need to focus on re-enforcing the blue wall still_one Nov 2020 #15

There are a couple pathways but both are 99% improbable beachbumbob Nov 2020 #16

Correct, it's at the very beginning of the Wikipedia article. Towlie Nov 2020 #17

Repeal Reapportionment Act of 1929 The Revolution Nov 2020 #18

Exactly! Thanks for posting this. phylny Nov 2020 #19

Thanks for posting. BKDem Nov 2020 #20