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In reply to the discussion: End around the electoral college [View all]ReasonableToo
(505 posts)is that many people in "locked-in" states don't bother voting at all because their vote doesn't count. If this plan were in place maybe they WOULD vote and the margins would not be so close. If ALL of the 99% had their votes count then the election would not take place in just the swing states and the margin of victory would be much higher.
We also need:
-third, fourth and fifth parties with instant runoffs (so that the Dems would represent us better lest we vote Green without fearing a win for Romney)
-paper ballots counted locally by people in the precinct
-prosecution of voter intimidation/suppression/diversion (like flyers with the wrong date)
-NATIONAL HOLIDAY for ELECTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (where even retail workers have at least 4 hours off when polls are open)
- Real debates using standard college debate rules where candidates have to defend their positions - not just spout lines from their speeches. And at least 5 participants at the final debates.
-no results can be certified until the state takes at least 30 days to resolve issues that are reported