I'm just saying it's not gerrymandering...manipulating boundries to influence votes which both sides have done...it's removing all boundries...it's quite different...pretty much the opposite. Not saying I agree one way or the other with doing it. I am undecided as of yet. I want to learn more and make an informed decision.
There are more Democratic voters than Republicans, but there are more independent voters than either Democratic or Republican voters. If most independents lean conservative then there are perhaps more conservative voters than liberal ones. But, it seems the percentage of liberal independents is on the rise.
you should be aware of where your tofu and soy latte's come from....Iowa soy bean farmers! Then again...just tip the waitress and order an Iowan prime rib or pork chop ….oh shit...even the popcorn all comes from there....Iowa built Hollywood on popcorn alone damnit!
They may. The electoral college facilitates the two party system. Removing it could mean a way for independent and third party nominess to become major candidates.
I believe all 5 times, where the candidate won the EC and the Presidency, while losing the popular vote, they were republicans....interesting
A candidate can appear on local TV without traveling to the area. Candidates can advertise, do interviews, etc. Take a look at the map here. There were no candidate events in Oregon in the 2016 general election, and just 2 on the west coast. Lots of states got no visits at all. The idea that candidates visit every state under the current system is not accurate. Most states aren't competitive, so there's no reason to. New York and Wyoming both got no events in 2016. barfo
We don't have the EC in any other election, yet the two party system is firmly entrenched nationwide. Instant runoff is the only thing that could affect it, and since the two parties know that as well, there's zero chance they'd permit it.
I said may. It could provide an avenue that would ultimately lead to third parties having major candidates. I'm not say it would happen immediately upon disbanding the EC. Though, the primaries are by popular vote, so two parties would still prevail most likely.
