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To: JudyinCanada
Is it mandatory that the electoral votes reflect the popular vote of each state? Can the vote be cast other than what the people decide?

Forty eight of the fifty states (plus DC) have a "winner take all" system.Maine and Nebraska are a bit different.I think I've read discussions about what,if anything,an "Elector" is *required* to do when casting his/her vote.IIRC these discussions have concluded that there's little,or even nothing,that can be done to prevent an Elector from voting for anyone he/she wishes.But even if,by chance,that's correct it's my understanding that it's very,very rare (almost unheard of in fact) for an Elector to vote for anyone but the candidate to whom he/she is "pledged".

Out of personal curiosity I'm gonna look up "faithless Elector" and see what pops up.

56 posted on 09/14/2016 5:22:45 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Proud Member Of The "Basket Of Deplorables")
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To: Gay State Conservative

I do worry about the corruption and power of the Clinton and Obama crime machine.

They managed to get Roberts to slip Obamacare through, and they certainly had Comey compliant. If they have the same power over individuals (think Seth Rich), who knows what could happen in the swing states.


60 posted on 09/14/2016 5:27:45 AM PDT by JudyinCanada
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To: Gay State Conservative

In ‘72 there was one elector that voted for the Libertarian. I think he was from Virginia, but I’m not sure.

He said he wouldn’t have done it if it would have made a difference in outcome.


154 posted on 09/14/2016 9:08:06 AM PDT by Sal (It's time to flush the 'PEE away!)
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To: Gay State Conservative

In ‘72 there was one elector that voted for the Libertarian. I think he was from Virginia, but I’m not sure.

He said he wouldn’t have done it if it would have made a difference in outcome. I think there would have been legal action otherwise. If it happens here, I’m sure there will be legal problems for the rat.


155 posted on 09/14/2016 9:12:35 AM PDT by Sal (It's time to flush the 'PEE away!)
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