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In reply to the discussion: Virginia Republicans move forward on plan to give GOP more electoral votes [View all]Angleae
(4,482 posts)46. It's perfectly legal.
Under the constitution, the people don't get to vote for president. It's just a popularity contest. The state can assign its delegates any way the legislature wants.
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Virginia Republicans move forward on plan to give GOP more electoral votes [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2013
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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