[goldstategop]

Republicans would do well in all the mega-states where they could win a quarter to a third of the electoral vote. That would be sufficient to deny Democrats an Electoral College lock by virtue of their political predominance in 8 of the nation's 10 biggest states. Democrats would become competitive in the Deep South again. No political party could write off sections of the country and cede terrain to the other party. They would have an incentive to fight for every vote. It would empower minority voters, increase turnout and and energize our democracy.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[John Valentine]

I agree.

I have been a big fan of this system for several years.

It would give Republicans a big boost in several states which Democrats almost always win because of huge majorities in limited big city areas: New York, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Washington and Pennsylvania come to mind.

On the other hand, while Democrats would undoubtedly pick off some electors in generally Republican states like Florida and Texas, the effect would not be as exaggerated. This is because Republican strength is more diffuse in most Republican states, especially in the midwest and mountain states.

This plan is a huge net gain for Republicans and conservatives generally, and would force the Democrats to tear down their “psychiatric wing” if they want to ever be elected to any nationwide office ever again.

[jmaroneps37]

“... Democrats would become competitive in the Deep South again...”

This seems a bit over optimistic. Win a few yes. Competitive? Hardly. NC,VA,maybe TX but where else? If this means the rat wins SOMETHING in every Southern State, well yes. But “competitive” should be more than 25%.