In fact, out of 3000 or so voting districts in the USA, the democrats only have to control the votes in about 57 of them in order to control the outcome of every election.
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It is for this reason that “winner take all” for President, on the state level, needs to cease.
Each Congressional District needs its Electoral Vote to reflect how the vote went in its district, not be overwhelmed by votes in large urban district, that have nothing in common with them.
We continually see large segments of states vote conservative, and yet the vote in urban areas, where skullduggery can easily take place, will find enough votes (through vote harvesting, mysterious absentee voters, multiple votes by individuals, and continual recounts) to turn the election for Dems.
The repeal of the 17th Amendment would also help to end the control of Senators by special interest groups from outside a state, that throw large chunks of money into elections, and highly influence their votes, once elected.
The only problem with that idea is that if the Democrats ever gained control of a State, they would gerrymander the State to ensure that the urban centers controlled more electoral districts.
For example, in Maryland, the RATS created a 7-1 gerrymander.
The 6th is particularly bad:
The Rats ensured that the very Conservative people in the panhandle of Maryland, who have zero in common with the urban filth in Montgomery County are controlled by those urban filth in Montgomery County.
Of course you know that state legislatures can appoint electors any damn well they please.
Though I am in favor of the Founder’s method of selecting Senators I would be hard-pressed to show that the switch to election has made much difference, if any.
Any study of American political history shows clearly that the level of corruption and stupidity was equal to or greater than today’s.
I've been beating that drum for years, to no avail. Hopefully, in these times, things will change. The power of the Metro areas MUST be broken if we are to have anything like fair elections.