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It s hard to make an intellectual argument in favor of the Electoral College. Most people feel that the person who gets the most votes should become president.
After all, that s how we run every other election in this country, says Jesse Wegman, the author of
A Growing Number Of Critics Raise Alarms About The Electoral College
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Then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi preside over a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6 to certify the 2020 Electoral College results after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol earlier that day.
Erin Schaff / Pool/AFP via Getty Images
It s hard to make an intellectual argument in favor of the Electoral College. Most people feel that the person who gets the most votes should become president.
After all, that s how we run every other election in this country, says Jesse Wegman, the author of
How Democratic Is American Democracy? Key Pillars Face Stress Tests
The U.S. Capitol is seen on the morning of April 29.
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The American political tradition enshrines majority rule, with rights for the minority. But some wonder whether the United States is sliding toward minority rule.
More and more Democrats are saying the system is out of whack.
Twice in the last 20 years, their presidential candidate got more votes but lost the election. And now that the 2022 redistricting cycle is beginning, Republicans in many states will be able to get fewer votes but end up with a majority of seats.
Originally published on June 9, 2021 11:44 am
The American political tradition enshrines majority rule, with rights for the minority. But some wonder whether the United States is sliding toward minority rule.
More and more Democrats are saying the system is out of whack.
Twice in the last 20 years, their presidential candidate got more votes but lost the election. And now that the 2022 redistricting cycle is beginning, Republicans in many states will be able to get fewer votes but end up with a majority of seats.
In the Senate, many Democrats say a system designed to protect the rights of smaller states has turned into partisan minority rule. According to the Constitution, every state no matter if it has 1 million people, or 30 million gets two senators.
She has no business serving in the ILGA. It’s Butler’s fault he was able to kill a bill in the super minority?
Yikes.
“with many Democrats voting present on the bill.”
I don’t blame them…after reading this article, this is an issue I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near.
If I had feelings I would be embarrassed for her. Her and Sue should do us all a favor and not run again.
Democrats mad…
When trying to go viral and become a social media star fails.
I feel bad for Springfield and Sangamon County. Any legislation to help improve the capital city will be undercut by politics and toxic relationship between these legislators.