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To: shellcracker
Only in theory. Since they are proportional they are de facto popular. And about time. Only 47 more to go.

No, they are not. You don't even know how two of the states divvy up electors. Nebraska has five electoral votes. One vote for winning each congressional district, and the two votes equivalent to the Senate seats for winning the state. Maine is similar. Not proportional. And the Colorado vote will probably be shot down, since the change will be by referendum and not passed by the legislature as mandated by the Constitution - and it will apply retroactively to the election, which is also a legal violation.

And, once again, a Nebraska voter has far more clout than a California voter regarding the presidency.

33 posted on 11/02/2004 7:32:48 AM PST by dirtboy (Tagline temporarily out of commission due to excessive intake of gin-soaked raisins)
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