[Drew68]

But what about states that are mainly republican? If those legislatures pass a similar bill, then their votes would to to the Democrats, should the democrat win the popular vote.

I'd like to think there isn't a Republican with more than two brain cells who would ever entertain the idea of swapping out the Electoral Collage for popular vote.

[Rome2000]

If these communist idiots are “bypassing” the electoral college, then why would they still be sending their electors to vote there?

[winner3000]

The electoral college was set up to give small states a chance to be relevant during an election. If the only thing that counts is the popular votes, candidates would never go to the smaller or less populous states.