[Will88]

This seems unconstitutional. Like Congress (with two senators per state regardless of population), the electoral college is weighted to give smaller states some additional representation compared to the most populous. There are still valid reasons for the electoral college and the direct election of electors. Why does any state legislature, or the Dem. party think they can redirect the vote of the people in their state to a candidate whose electors did not win the most votes?

States rights doesn’t get it here. They’re trying to change the vote of the people for the electors of their choice, the method prescribed in the constitution.

[FredZarguna]

First of all guys, it's Constitution. Britain has a constitution, which is a tradition of political culture, the common law, and laws commensurate with common sense. We have a Constitution, which is a specific document, and a proper noun (or adjective).

Second, you're both wrong. States enter into agreements with each other all the time. Mostly, but not limited to law enforcement cooperation.

Third, this is what the Constitution actually says: Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors...

If a state wants to have its legislature pick the electors, they may do so. If a state legislature directs its governor to select the electors to the College for a state, that is also permitted. There is no popular vote requirement. The only thing they can't do is, say, hold a lottery or a bingo game, which would violate a different Constitutional provision that states must assure a republican form of government.

[Arkinsaw]

They’re trying to change the vote of the people for the electors of their choice, the method prescribed in the constitution.

Sovereign states can allocate their electors however they choose I believe. If the state legislature wants to flip a coin they can....if the state legislature wants to choose themselves they can.

If they choose voting by the people, then they have to follow certain voting rules. But I believe they can allocate their electoral votes in whatever manner they determine for themselves.

This is why I opposed the Supreme Court involvement in Bush v. Gore. I believe that the legislature of Florida (Republican at the time), should have been responsible for allocating Florida's electoral votes once the voting broke down....not any judiciary.

[MarkL]

Actually, it's perfectly constitutional. The Constitution states that each state must appoint a set number of electors, but it does NOT specify how it's to be done. It's left completely up to the states. In fact, a lot of people don't realize that they have no (federal) constitutional right to vote for the President of the US.

Mark

[MediaMole]

Constitutionally, it is up to the states to determine the method of selection of the electors. They can be idiots about it if they wish.