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Tiggeroshii

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38. True enough

Thu Jun 22, 2017, 01:51 PM

Jun 2017

Although many of those states have put it in their constitution. Not all though... and I think it would be harder convincing people why the popular vote shouldn't decide our elections, once it actually starts happening. Especially if 2018 makes this happen, then it will likely be some time before enough states change it back.

You are right though. A constitutional amendment will guarantee we keep it, but isn't by any means the only way in making it happen.

It's funny too because when Democrats do great in the ec, suddenly republicans hate it. So there have been support from republicans to abolish it as well.

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Why are there no Dems pushing to get rid of the electorial college? [View all] LakeArenal Jun 2017 OP

I just want my vote to be able to be recounted. The Wielding Truth Jun 2017 #1

Most likely because they are in the minority and the majority brings bills to the floor. shraby Jun 2017 #2

It would require a Constitutional amendment... jberryhill Jun 2017 #3

It's the Electoral College, not the 'electorial college.' MineralMan Jun 2017 #4

Thanks Mineral Man.. LakeArenal Jun 2017 #10

My pleasure. I try to clarify, whenever I can. MineralMan Jun 2017 #11

Clarified it for me, as well.....thanks! Heartstrings Jun 2017 #15

Political capital. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2017 #5

Because you need Republican votes to do it and they won't. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #6

Because getting rid of the Electoral College is a non-starter... LesterKasai Jun 2017 #7

Exactly. But good luck convincing folks of that. We need to concentrate on GOTV Hoyt Jun 2017 #12

Excellent post & no ridicule is merited. I distinctly remember all the Dems after Coup 2000 standing UTUSN Jun 2017 #8

Do you know what it would take to get rid of the EC? MichMary Jun 2017 #9

Actions are being pursued at the state level Gothmog Jun 2017 #13

If we win back enough state govs in 2018 it will prolly happen Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #23

I am hoping that you are right Gothmog Jun 2017 #37

Me too Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #39

You got it Gothmog - the process is moving along:: vkkv Jun 2017 #34

I strongly support the National Popular Vote movement and plan Gothmog Jun 2017 #36

+1,000 Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #40

I appreciate all the comments. And learned a lot. LakeArenal Jun 2017 #14

This is just a guess, but MichMary Jun 2017 #18

I am in one of those states.... LakeArenal Jun 2017 #20

In literary terms, it's called tilting at windmills... Wounded Bear Jun 2017 #16

Because it requires a constitutional amendment, which won't happen. DanTex Jun 2017 #17

Understand that it's a huge pie in the sky... LakeArenal Jun 2017 #19

Actually we are just 5 states passing laws from doing that Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #21

Huh? How do you figure that? n/t MichMary Jun 2017 #24

States worth 170 ecs have passed laws committing their ecs to the popular vote winner Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #25

Okay, I see, but-- MichMary Jun 2017 #26

not sure exactly which ones Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #27

Check this site out for an update on their progress Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author WillowTree Jun 2017 #28

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It requires an amendment to the Constitution Progressive dog Jun 2017 #29

Not quite Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #31

States can change their own laws at any point. Progressive dog Jun 2017 #33

True enough Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #38

Because it requires a Constitutional Amendment, and doesn't have the votes still_one Jun 2017 #32

As amazing as this seems, at this point it would be EASIER to take back the House and Senate bottomofthehill Jun 2017 #35