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Casady1

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1. I've been against the electoral college since 1972

Reply to Historic NY (Original post)

Fri Jul 29, 2022, 10:50 AM

Jul 2022

when I was in Poli Sci. I deemed it a catastrophe waiting to happen. I have always thought that it suppresses the vote. What you end up with are candidates that become hostages to a bout 6 states. Imagine if w either the republican or the democratic candidates decided to campaign in Texas or California to get 2 additional points to their total. It makes the candidates much more responsive to the people

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The Federalists are whining [View all] Historic NY Jul 2022 OP

I've been against the electoral college since 1972 Casady1 Jul 2022 #1

I've been pushing a double-representative model MurrayDelph Jul 2022 #4

If you want to get an accurate representation in congress Casady1 Jul 2022 #5

You should format this post in a way that makes it more clear what your own interjections are Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #2

Bump. irisblue Jul 2022 #3

Fuck 'em. They had their fun. Now it's time to put the adults back in charge! Initech Jul 2022 #6