[Cicero]

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. It would lead to tinkering with the process in every state, according to which party would benefit and which party happened to be in control, and probably it would also lead to interference in the process by judges, who have already imposed all sorts of redistricting decisions on the state legislatures.

[dyed_in_the_wool]

Have you looked at a county by county map recently?
Imagine if you 'democratized' Maryland and Pennsylvania? I won't even get into New York or New Jersey.

Where would the demos counter? Florida? Please. Texas?

This would kill the DNC.

[Perdogg]

Read Article II of the US Constitution : The State shall determine how electors are chosen. Frankly, the legislator, if wanted too, could deny the public the right to vote in a Presidential election.

[Bernard]

I'm positive it's not a good idea. The older I get and the more I see, the more respect I have for the folks who put together the Constitution of the United Stated and our form of government. Checks and balances are a good thing, and that applies to the electoral college.

The Divine Hand of Providence helped the Founders, and we should leave it alone as much as possible, for as long as possible.

[Rebelbase]

Algore might have been the President of the US in 2000 had this scenario been allowed to play out in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

[pepperdog]

I share your concerns. Our founding fathers have been proven, time and again, to be wise beyond all understanding and expectation. I think we should stick with what they designed. Your point about judges tinkering with the redistricting processes in the states is very astute!

[klamath]

Works great in Wyoming! :-)!

[Arkinsaw]

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. It would lead to tinkering with the process in every state, according to which party would benefit and which party happened to be in control, and probably it would also lead to interference in the process by judges, who have already imposed all sorts of redistricting decisions on the state legislatures.

While it would be good for Republicans, I would hate to see this become the rage. Rural states have increased electoral power the way it is now, the yeoman farmer concept. Its a good thing.