[cripplecreek]

And I know it's not a popular opinion in these parts, but I've always favored elimination of the Electoral College.

A big part of the reason is because I abhor the two parties but a third party/parties will always have trouble getting a foothold in presidential races while the EC is in existence.

That's got nothing to do with the electoral college. 3rd party candidates get votes the same way as every democrat and republican. If you want to increase the chances of 3rd party chances you need to look at ballot access rules within the states.

[gdani]

That's got nothing to do with the electoral college. 3rd party candidates get votes the same way as every democrat and republican.

When 100% of electors vote in lockstep on behalf of potentially only 51% of voters in a state it most assuredly keeps third parties down.

If you want to increase the chances of 3rd party chances you need to look at ballot access rules within the states.

I agree. I never said the EC was the *only* barrier.