Some states are trying to get together and establish a National Popular Vote for President. Under this plan, the states would give all of their electoral votes to whoever won the national popular vote, regardless of who won their state. Their goal is to make a truly national election, since every vote counts and you will not have battleground states getting all of the attention.
I am against the plan on a number of levels. First, all it does it move the attention from a few states to a few population centers. Rural areas will get no attention, nor will their issues. Second, it would be possible for a person to win while carrying only a few states. Third, what do you do if the victory is only by a few thousand votes? Recount the entire nation? My final objection is that this plan moves us one step farther away from the Constitution, and we're too far already.
What's YOUR opinion?
2007-06-10 15:13:28 · 9 answers · asked by Chredon 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
GratefulDead06: Currently, each state's electoral votes go to the winner within that state (with a couple of exceptions, who apportion them out by percentage.) So what you were wanting is what is already happening.
2007-06-10 15:52:57 · update #1
The electoral college is outdated and should be eliminated. We should elect our president by a Democratic vote. That is what we keep trying to get other countries to do, yet we do not.
2007-06-10 15:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by joker_32605 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Some of you sheeple are insane, talking about giving big city's the upper hand. We the people are supposed to decide who is elected, a NATIONWIDE popular vote is the only way to make it legit period. Guess what, there are a hell of alot more middle and low income family's that would love to see this happen. If it was based on a nationwide popular vote a republiCON would never hold office again in the white house. It does not matter who win's what state, what matter's is who the American public chose as their next leader. The electoral college has made sure that wont happen anytime soon. Good lord. TY GG!
2007-06-10 16:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by The Angry Dutchman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the young democrats will keep supporting this silly idea until the next time a republican gets the most popular votes but not the electoral votes. You know, like when JFK beat Nixon.
To eliminate the Electoral College system would take a constitutional amendment. I doubt you could get ratification from enough states since the whole purpose is to protect the rights of the smaller states.
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2007-06-10 15:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think basically what you think. If only they would make so that the electoral votes go whatever way the popular vote of their state did, then I could agree with that.
But not this, for the reasons you mentioned. I dont really care about being far from the Constitution though. The Founders made it clear that we would have to evolve as a nation. Some things do get outdated, like you know, challenging people to duels and such. Its silly to think that we can keep going forever with the exact same laws. Just look at all the amendments we have. One more isnt going to kill us.
2007-06-10 15:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus W. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree that a popular vote would be a mistake. The main reason is that California, New York, and just a couple of other states would by and large have most of the influence on the election. One of the guiding principles of the framers of the constitution was to limit federal government and allow the states the authority to rule as necessary. Thus I believe the will of the people of each individual state should be heard over that of the overall national opinion.
2007-06-10 15:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree - The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College for the reasons you stated.
2007-06-10 15:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am against it.it would mean all the very large Cities would have the upper hand in who would win or loose.My vote would indeed count for nothing.
2007-06-10 15:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In this one party system, naw, not anymore!
2007-06-10 15:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by scottanthonydavis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will look into it, This is the first I have heard of this! Thanks!
2007-06-10 15:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by and socialism 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋