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To: ChicagoConservative27
I don't think the National Popular Vote scheme is enforceable. It's a double-edged sword.

States can't enact an interstate compact without Congressional approval, but no state (with or without Congressional approval) can give away their Constitutional plenary power. The Supremacy clause of the Constitution says that anything IN the Constitution is supreme over any law.

That means that a state like Michigan can renege on the National Vote Scheme any time they want because they never really give up their Constitutional plenary power. Congress cannot take that power away from a state even if the state joins an interstate compact.

In fact, states may argue that any compact that involves giving up a Constitutional plenary power is not subject to interstate compacts. Those compacts were reserved for interstate commerce agreements, water rights, mineral rights, border issues, etc. Congress can approve "treaties" between states, but they cannot force a state to stay in a compact that involves a Constititional power.

-PJ

10 posted on 07/14/2023 8:41:30 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: Political Junkie Too

If we win the popular vote convincingly perhaps MTG should propose eliminating it. See how the rats react.

Communications and technology. Bringing the world closer together. There may not be a need for state governments. Counties perhaps with evolving borders. Red or blue.

We don’t look for underhanded ways to get our way. Think stacking the court. Vote by mail, no ID. Perhaps we should play the same game.

Forgive college loans? How about a $100k IRA withdrawl tax-free? No SSI tax. Give Hawaii back to the Hawaiians and thereby eliminate 2 senators. We just won’t fight.


15 posted on 07/14/2023 8:55:20 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (e allowed )
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