So instead of splitting millions of votes say 45 to 55% they get 100% of the vote. I don't see how that's smarter. As it sits now some of the smaller states get more focus than they deserve. imho
No one said it was smarter, LOL. Actually, wasn't it designed this way because, at the time, it was very difficult for the a large number of people to be informed of the issues and candidates? I could be wrong.
I just wonder about the outcome. No matter who wins, they still have to realize that almost half of the people that voted voted against them.
electoral college The word "college" is a misnomer. It's simply the votes of electors (people selected by the "winning party" in each state) who meet in Dec. to cast their ballots. The timing reflects the age in which the Constitution was written. Communication took "forever", so in order to get all the available info, it took time. The Electoral College is an anachronism--it simply should be abolished! There's no need for it in this day and age. As for the previous post saying that without it, the large states would decide the presidency--his argument doesn't hold water. The size of the state would make no difference if the election were decided on popular vote alone. WITH the electoral college, large states can decide the election, NOT WITHOUT it. We should do what Australia does. Hold the elections on the weekend, and VOTING IS MANDATORY! If you don't vote, you're fined (unless you have a helluva good reason).
Think Football Just like before we had instant replay. Its how ever the ref calls it. Electoral votes are like the ref. And still today even with instant replay. Its like a bad play during the super bowl. Its how ever the ref sees and calls it. And still we have them 2 replay reviews like we recount if it comes close but you are limited to how many and it still comes down to the judgment call of the ref. And no one gets to decide who the refs are.
Also it makes no sense to have a one party congress/house with another party Prez. Noting gets done. A Prez is powerless with out helps. Our current Prez could not do anything without their support. Doesn't matter which parts is Prez, unless the congressional part matches up. Nothing gets done. They just fight and play the get even game. And I know they factor that in. When they decide to ignore popular votes. When the popular vote has never meant anything, ever. Even though they go along with it most times. its never a consideration. Just seams like it sometimes. So for as long as we have voted. our says hasn't mattered. We waited to long to bitch. Were stuck like this.
They could just change it and give every state a vote of 1. We would then be in the clear to add some more states so it can't come out even.
Wouldn't really be fair then though. The 20 million people in new york would (estimate, I don't know what it really is so don't call me on it) get the same 1 vote as rhode island.
that is correct and it has happened if i recall correctly early in our voting history (within the first 20 years of our electorial system) back then though information didnt spread as quickly so when the person did it many people didnt know. today? we'd have riots on our hands. nate
