Rather than the Current Electoral College system. The hill newspaper in the making every Vote Count Foundation hosted this event. Good morning, everyone. We are on cspan and also Live Streaming on the making every vote count facebook page. I want you all to behave. The Electoral College is a disaster for democracy. Thats not me speaking. Thats donald trump or it was donald trump before he changed his mind a few times. He also said this i would rather see it where you went with simple votes. You know you get 100 million votes and someone else gets 90 million and you win. I quote him not for irony but because he is right and his affinity for the popular vote may reflect his instinct that a president who was elected without winning a majority is perhaps not so legitimate. Think of all the factors that have contributed to voter cynicism and alienation. Of all the measures that we could institute to help restore confidence in democracy. This is the one that can be easily and quickly remedie
Popular vote in the United States president ial elections. Rather than the Current Electoral College system. The hill newspaper in the making every Vote Count Foundation hosted this event. Good morning, everyone. We are on cspan and also Live Streaming on the making every vote count facebook page. I want you all to behave. The Electoral College is a disaster for democracy. Thats not me speaking. Thats donald trump or it was donald trump before he changed his mind a few times. He also said this i would rather see it where you went with simple votes. You know you get 100 million votes and someone else gets 90 million and you win. I quote him not for irony but because he is right and his affinity for the popular vote may reflect his instinct that a president who was elected without winning a majority is perhaps not so legitimate. Think of all the factors that have contributed to voter cynicism and alienation. Of all the measures that we could institute to help restore confidence in democr
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Trump making that statement during a speech at the Naval Academy earlier today. For we are witnessing the great reawakening of the american spirit and of american might. We have rediscovered our identity, regained our stride, and were proud again. Our country has regained the respect that we used to have long ago abroad. Yes, theyre respecting us again. Yes, america is back. Earlier this morning, President Trump said the north korean summit might be back on. He told reporters the u. S. Was still talking to north korea and that when it comes to negotiations everybody plays games. Mr. President , is the summit still on . Were requesting to see what happens. Were talking to them now. It was a very nice statement they put out. Well see what happens. The possibility at all or is that. No, no, well see what happens. It could even be the 12th. Were talking to them now. They very much want to do it. Were going to see what happens. Everybody plays games. You know that. Nbc news reported that tr
Speech at the navy Academy Earlier today. For we are witnessing the great reawakening of the american spirit and of american might. We have rediscovered our identity, regained our stride, and were proud again. Our country has regained the respect that we used to have long ago abroad. Yes, theyre respecting us again. Yes, america is back. Earlier this morning, President Trump said the north korean summit might be back on. He told reporters the u. S. Was still talking to north korea and that when it comes to negotiations, quote, everybody plays games. Mr. President , is the summit still off . Were going to see what happens. Were talking to them now. It was a very nice statement they put out. Well see what happens. No, no. Well see what happens. It could even be the 12th. Were talking to them now. They very much want to do it. Wed like to do it. Were going to see what happens. Everybody plays games. You know that. Nbc news reported that trump canceled the summit fearing that the North Kor