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In reply to the discussion: Virginia Republicans move forward on plan to give GOP more electoral votes [View all]NYC Liberal
(20,132 posts)54. Of course you can.
Until the mid-19th century there were some states that awarded their electoral votes based on the results of a popular vote (like all do now) and some that had the state legislatures vote on it.
Doesn't mean it shouldn't be opposed, of course.
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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