To: SoCar
I'm not in Colorado but I have heard that there is actually some opposition from both Republicans and Democrats on this. The reason being that with 9 electoral votes and a split of them, and assuming each candidate in any election would take 3 of the votes that only leaves 3 electoral votes in play.
Opponents of the measure feel like candidates will simply ignore the state feeling like 2 or 3 electoral votes is not worth fighting for.
To: Artemis Webb
All that you said is true as far as what this would mean for the state. I can't see that many RATS would oppose this though because it takes a currently mostly solid Republican state and removes the "all or nothing" and gives them something. Since RATS never seem to focus on the here and now with little regard for future consequences (like judicial filibusters), I'd be surprised if many were against this.
Of course I hope you are correct.
33 posted on
09/23/2004 8:55:18 PM PDT by
SoCar
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To: Artemis Webb
I'm not in Colorado but I have heard that there is actually some opposition from both Republicans and Democrats on this. The reason being that with 9 electoral votes and a split of them, and assuming each candidate in any election would take 3 of the votes that only leaves 3 electoral votes in play. In order not to split 5-4, it would be necessary for a candidate to get 67%+ of the vote. How likely is that? In reality, only one electoral vote would be in play.
34 posted on
09/23/2004 9:01:11 PM PDT by
Paleo Conservative
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