Should we change our voting system for President?
2006-06-21 05:21:12 · 13 answers · asked by chicagoan86 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It works well, particularly in making smaller states matter. The majority of the states would stand to lose a significant amount of voting power if we went to a straight popular majority system. The president needs to represent the largest possible crossection of the country, which can't happen if he just caters to the large population centers, which is exactly what would happen without the electoral college.
2006-06-21 05:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yep, get rid of it. It was set up for a reason and those reasons aren't necessarily valid anymore. It has nothing to do with Dems not being happy with 2000 election. In fact we probably would not have had as much of a problem had it not been for the electoral college. Florida basically decided the election 2000. In 2004, Ohio pretty much tipped it to Bush This is the effect that people complain about regarding getting rid of it-- that one state or a few would decide the election. Smaller states have a less impact regardless-- electoral college is based on representation in legislative branch (reps + senators=electoral votes) which of course is partially based on population. Candidates focus on bigger states and battleground states anyway under current method.
There are few states contemplating doing away with electoral college on their own (e.g. w/out changing the constitution). The concept is that basically the state would change its own laws such that they would cast electoral votes according to who one the national popular vote. That could throw a monkey wrench into the whole process if not implemented across the nation.
2006-06-21 05:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electoral college is a very important part of the way our democracy works. I believe that it may need a reform or two, however it is the best way for our country to elect our president. It gives the lower populated states, like Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, etc. A voice in the political arena, with our the electoral college States like California or New York would be able to control the presidency, although they do have alot of influence currently, they don't have all of the say.
2006-06-21 05:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by theduckf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is time to change the system. We should elect strictly by popular vote.The idea has not held up well. The vote is the vote and whoever wins at least it would be by popular demand. And if for some reason it's too close, no recount, a re vote would be in order.With the internet, if we all used our voter # only to log on and vote, with the numbers in a master computer to eliminate fraud it might just work
2006-06-21 05:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by olderandwiser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electoral college is an anachronism in the 21st century. It is also a flash point for potential civil/political instability.
1 citizen, 1 vote - Count 'em up and let the best candidate win on popular vote.
2006-06-21 05:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by sincityq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, can you look at the electoral college and tell if there's any pro-mexico sympathizers in it, and get rid of em? Corruption's a big topic these days, seems like a lot of people have forgotten the basics for the sake of promoting 'globalization'...
2006-06-21 05:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 05:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES, dump it. it was set up for a time when some people wouldn't have even known their was an election taking place much less know who was running. one vote should = one vote. i'm always surprised that not very many people talk about this part of the voting process...so thanks for bringing it up. am curious about the other answers you will get.
2006-06-21 05:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot have an area controll the country just because it is heavily populated.
There would be no representation for people outside that heavy populated area.
2006-06-21 05:26:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs to be _seriously_ overhauled after the 2000 Presidential election debacle, and fast!
2006-06-21 05:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by brian 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋