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In reply to the discussion: Why are there no Dems pushing to get rid of the electorial college? [View all]MineralMan
(146,262 posts)11. My pleasure. I try to clarify, whenever I can.
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Why are there no Dems pushing to get rid of the electorial college? [View all]
LakeArenal
Jun 2017
OP
Most likely because they are in the minority and the majority brings bills to the floor.
shraby
Jun 2017
#2
Excellent post & no ridicule is merited. I distinctly remember all the Dems after Coup 2000 standing
UTUSN
Jun 2017
#8
States worth 170 ecs have passed laws committing their ecs to the popular vote winner
Tiggeroshii
Jun 2017
#25
As amazing as this seems, at this point it would be EASIER to take back the House and Senate
bottomofthehill
Jun 2017
#35