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In reply to the discussion: Virginia Republicans move forward on plan to give GOP more electoral votes [View all]MSMITH33156
(879 posts)35. I don't think it will pass
The bill, which was passed out of a state Senate subcommittee on a tied 3-3 vote, with one Republican voting against it, would allocate the state's electoral votes based on who wins each congressional district. It is likely to pass out of the full committee, which would send it to a full Senate vote.
I think there was something important buried here. A Republican in the Virginia Senate in the subcommittee voted against it. The Virginia Senate is split 20-20. Unless that Senator changes his/her mind, then this will not pass the Virginia Senate unless some Democrat votes for it.
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Virginia Republicans move forward on plan to give GOP more electoral votes [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2013
OP
No. Because the much-vaunted US democracy would be destroyed whether they do it or we do.
PDJane
Jan 2013
#36
There will as big a fight for that as the elimination of the Electoral College
Angry Dragon
Jan 2013
#33
There is an alternative to starting in DC. It takes 2/3 of the states to convene a Constitutional
24601
Jan 2013
#49
States could have their electoral votes be awarded unilaterally by the governor if they want.
NYC Liberal
Jan 2013
#53
I think this shows a lack of confidence in Republicans winning Virginia in the future
Renew Deal
Jan 2013
#38
And I don't say this lightly, but any U.S. government elected that way ...
broadcaster75201
Jan 2013
#42