Posted on 09/22/2004 7:15:40 PM PDT by notkerry
FReep This Poll: Debate: Should we keep the Electoral College?
"Just for the heck of it, I backed up and re-clicked 15 times. The "poll" continued to add my votes. It is too easily manipulated to be even remotely accurate."
... yeah, ain't it great!
Freep'd 100x and counting
The Electoral Votes should be awarded automatically to the winner of each state, and should not be dependent upon the honor and integrity of the Electors. We've had "rogue electors" a few times recently, including one from DC in 2000 who abstained rather than voting for Gore. If we keep this antiquated ceremonial procedure in place, the next time we have an extremely close race, we're asking for trouble.
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Keep the Electoral Votes, but ditch the Electoral College (that is, the human beings who convene in Washington to cast the votes).
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I think I could go with this. (Until someone presents a convincing argument to the contrary) :^)
No. We lucked out last time and got a conservative.
People need to bear the consequences of their choices.
LOL, the poll started over.
I ran a search after your comments and found one where the Dims were arguing that all it gets you is a lousy tarmac appearance. I wonder though if others in CO will feel that way once election time gets here.
Colorado is voting on splitting our electoral votes, and this would go into effect beginning with this election. Our governor, Republican Bill Owens, is going to air ads against this. It'd mean that Kerry would get some of Colorado's 9 votes whether he wins or not.
Debate: Should we keep the Electoral College?
Yes 99.16%
No 0.84%
479 responses
BTTT
Showed 99% yes when I voted.
It's a landslide!!!!
We are the United STATES of America. It makes perfect sense to me.
That baby's Freeped I'd say.
Gee whiz...I think we broke it.
Lets start with NY, IL and CA those liberal states could pass it now.
Awwww, Yoy broke it.
Yes 98.50%
No 1.50%
599 responses
It's been messed with.
Pretty pointless ... the "classroom" part of the URL tipped me off.
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