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LeftInTX

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19. I have no idea whether any of this was challenged in those two states

Reply to randome (Reply #16)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 01:30 PM

Jan 2013

Maine started this in 1972
Nebraska in 1992

I don't even know the motivation in Maine and Nebraska, but unless people in those states felt disenfranchised they would be not motivated to challenge those EV changes.

However, Republicans are obviously gaming the system this time. And what percentage of voters would be disenfranchised in those states?

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GOP Panic Move Will Backfire [View all] babylonsister Jan 2013 OP

I would call them pigs but I like pigs BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #1

No animal deserves to be compared to the ReTHUGlicans! MoonRiver Jan 2013 #3

Did This Electoral Change Come Up At The Repugs Recent Retreat They Just Had..... global1 Jan 2013 #2

I heard it was discussed before the 2012 election. MoonRiver Jan 2013 #4

The Republicans spend a lot of money with their think tanks rhett o rick Jan 2013 #5

Not wise to assume their plan will fail peace frog Jan 2013 #6

There is nothing to fight until it becomes reality. It's all hypothetical at this point. randome Jan 2013 #7

If there is "nothing to fight" as you state peace frog Jan 2013 #8

I suppose be ready to file the requisite lawsuits. randome Jan 2013 #9

You have greater faith in the courts than I do peace frog Jan 2013 #11

It is not at all hypothetical, there are already two states that do this...... Bandit Jan 2013 #12

What 2 states are already doing this? randome Jan 2013 #13

Nebraska and Maine Bandit Jan 2013 #14

I wasn't aware that ANY state had changed the way electoral votes are allocated. randome Jan 2013 #16

I have no idea whether any of this was challenged in those two states LeftInTX Jan 2013 #19

Actually, Maine started in the 1800s when they seceded from Massachusetts. randome Jan 2013 #23

The coming permanent Republican Party as minority status is not only coming, it has arrived. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #10

From your mouth to...um...does the ether have ears? great white snark Jan 2013 #15

Unfortunately, though, they have all too much power in way too many states. Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #17

Demographic Change. You either embrace it, or the changes overwhelm you. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #21

The Republican increase in power in states like Wisconsin and Michigan are disheartening, though. Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #24

I would like to think that most Americans would see the inherent unfairness of this plan nobodyspecial Jan 2013 #18

K & R. Maybe they just the outcome to be closer to make stealing elections easier? n/t FSogol Jan 2013 #20

This will further the erosion of the republican base DerelictDeminGA Jan 2013 #22