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Election Reform

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Panich52

(5,829 posts)
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 10:34 PM Nov 2016

Electoral College problem ignored [View all]

DU link

Electoral College Voter Says He Will Not Vote For Hillary Clinton Even If She Wins His State
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=1616814

A 2nd is unsure:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/washington-state-electors-on-the-fence-about-voting-for-hillary-clinton/





With all the claims of fraud, rigging, suppression, etc this problem with the Electoral College system has been ignored. Rachel Maddow is the only one on TV I've heard mention this "rebel." Even on every "run f/ 270" map Washington state has remained solid blue.

The state has 20 votes. With all the hand-wringing over PA, MI, & NH, why ignore WA's 20?

There is nothing in the Constitution to prevent an elector not voting with popular vote.(tho WA can fine $1000).

It's far past time to dump/overhaul Electoral College.

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