Category Archives: electoral college
Democratic Freakout over Electoral College, Ctd.
Steve Benen: “There’s been some commentary of late that the fear of this scheme is excessive — Rick Hasen, I’m looking in your direction — and that Republicans almost certainly won’t follow through on this. We’ll find out… Continue reading
“GOP’s Electoral Scheme Likely Illegal in Virginia”
I’m not so sure about this.
As I indicate in my new Slate piece, I think it is highly unlikely these plans get enacted.
And since I wrote the piece the Va. governor and new key Senators have… Continue reading
“ALEC Has Opposed ‘Popular Vote’ Efforts Which Would Protect Against Partisan Rigging of Electoral College”
“The long past and perilous future of gaming the Electoral College system”
“Democrats, Don’t Freak Out! Why fears that Republicans will gerrymander the Electoral College are overblown”
Slate has published my new commentary. It begins:
Sound the alarm! Democrats are on high alert! Josh Marshall calls it a big, big deal. Eric Kleefeld says if the blueprint were in place last November, the GOP would… Continue reading
“FL House Speaker Weatherford opposed to GOP Electoral College plans”
The Tampa Bay Times reports.
I’ll have more to say on GOP electoral college machinations soon.
“Virginia State Senate Moves Ahead on Electoral College-Rigging Bill”
Stephen Colbert Takes on Partisan Gerrymandering, Electoral College Reform
Via the Washington Post.
“Americans Call for Term Limits, End to Electoral College”
“GOP eyes Electoral College vote count change; Dems wary”
“GOP Eyes Election Laws”
The Washington Times reports on potential electoral college allocation changes.
“Rigging Democracy: Why the people won’t pick the next president or Congress—unless we act now.”
Rob Richie cover story for In These Times.