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GoreWon2000

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5. A constructional convention is a ploy to throw out the constitution

Reply to Takket (Original post)

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 12:20 PM

Dec 9

Another less threatening way to get rid of the electoral college would be a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college. I would support going this route.

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Wait.... Drumpf wants to get rid of the electoral college? [View all] Takket Dec 9 OP

It should have been gone years ago. OLDMDDEM Dec 9 #1

Don't be fooled, Democrats. FalloutShelter Dec 9 #2

It would take more than just a Constitutional convention. rsdsharp Dec 9 #6

I want the electoral college gone... Think. Again. Dec 9 #3

He is saying the exact opposite which is already that way - the electorial patricia92243 Dec 9 #4

A constructional convention is a ploy to throw out the constitution GoreWon2000 Dec 9 #5

Even if a convention voted to abolish the Constitution, rsdsharp Dec 9 #7

I assume nothing anymore GoreWon2000 Dec 10 #9

"Even if a convention voted to abolish the Constitution..." J_William_Ryan Dec 9 #8