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Apr 03 2024
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Maine moves to join Democratic-led pact to elect president by popular vote instead of Electoral College
A new Maine bill was passed by the state legislature on Wednesday that would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote. The bill narrowly passed the state’s lower chamber in a 73-72 vote. It was then approved by the state Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME), who has not indicated whether she will sign the legislation. If she
Washington ExaminerAug 28 2019
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Electoral College
Last week, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted, “The Electoral College isn’t about fairness at all; it’s about empowering some voters over others. Every vote should be = in America, no matter who you are or where you come from. The right thing to do is establish a Popular Vote.” (Twitter)
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) replied, “Abolishing the electoral college means that politicians will
The Flip SideJan 04 2021
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Electoral College Challenge
“U.S. Senator Ted Cruz [R-TX] on Saturday said he will spearhead a drive by nearly a dozen Republican senators to challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when Electoral College results are tallied in Congress on Jan. 6.” Reuters
Last Wednesday, “U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will object during the Electoral College certification process. Senator Hawley will object
The Flip SideApr 10 2024
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NE Gov Vows Special Session To Change Electoral Rule
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is floating a special legislative session to change how the state casts electoral college votes to benefit former President Donald Trump. Close allies of Trump, including Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk, launched an eleventh-hour push in recent weeks to change the system. Pillen endorsed the effort earlier this month, which quickly got the attention of Trump, who also
JoeMyGodApr 04 2024
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Maine Moves to Tie Electoral Votes to Popular Vote
Maine's state legislature approved a bill that would tie its four electoral votes for president to the country's popular vote. The Maine House, by a 73-72 vote on Wednesday, passed the legislation, which then was approved by the state Senate. Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, has not indicated if she will sign the legislation. The movement to tie each state's Electoral College votes to the
Newsmax (News)Mar 21 2019
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Abolishing the Electoral College
On Monday during a CNN Town Hall, Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called for the electoral college to be replaced by a national popular vote. (CNN)
The left argues that the electoral college is inherently undemocratic because it gives some votes more weight than others.
“That we even have to argue about whether a system in which candidates have
The Flip SideApr 07 2024
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Why Trump wants to change Nebraska’s electoral voting system
Why Trump wants to change Nebraska’s electoral voting system At the urging of former President Donald Trump, Republican lawmakers in Nebraska are pushing a last-ditch effort to change the way the state allocates electoral college votes and adopt a “winner takes all” system that could impede President Joe Biden’s chances of winning re-election. Nebraska’s current system allocates two of the
"USA Today" ContributorApr 04 2024
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Nebraska Blocks Trump-Backed Move to Change Electoral System
Nebraska lawmakers on Wednesday night voted against a move toward changing the way the state awards Electoral College votes, a proposal backed by Donald Trump that would likely help him in his bid for a second presidential term. Legislators voted 8-36 on a motion that, had it succeeded, would have cleared the way for another vote on returning the state to the winner-take-all model used by 48
Daily BeastApr 04 2024
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Nebraska Lawmakers Block Trump-Backed Changes to Electoral System
Nebraska legislators on Wednesday night overwhelmingly declined to change how the state awards its Electoral College votes to a winner-take-all system. Shrugging off pressure from former President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Jim Pillen, who have pushed Republicans to move forward on the issue, members of the unicameral State Legislature rejected an effort to attach a provision that would have
New York Times (News)Apr 04 2024
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Changes to Wyoming electoral process begin soon
Apr. 4—CHEYENNE — As election season approaches, Wyoming voters need to be aware of statewide changes to the electoral process that will be implemented this year. Historically, Wyomingites have been able to register for whichever party they choose up until they fill out their ballot on Election Day. Legislative changes made last year require currently registered voters to select a party by May
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