[gdani]

I have a feeling that if Romney wins the popular vote and Obama wins the electoral college, you'll see a lot of FReepers screaming for its abolishment.

Of that, I have no doubt.

And I know it's not a popular opinion in these parts, but I've always favored elimination of the Electoral College.

A big part of the reason is because I abhor the two parties but a third party/parties will always have trouble getting a foothold in presidential races while the EC is in existence.

[cripplecreek]

And I know it's not a popular opinion in these parts, but I've always favored elimination of the Electoral College.

A big part of the reason is because I abhor the two parties but a third party/parties will always have trouble getting a foothold in presidential races while the EC is in existence.

That's got nothing to do with the electoral college. 3rd party candidates get votes the same way as every democrat and republican. If you want to increase the chances of 3rd party chances you need to look at ballot access rules within the states.

[thulldud]

And I know it's not a popular opinion in these parts, but I've always favored elimination of the Electoral College.

Eliminate the EC, and in one generation (maybe less) you will see the USA break up into three or more separate confederations. And it won't be an amicable separation either.