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To: Yulee
If the Electoral College was made up of members, who vote how their individual Congressional Districts voted, we would really see the Presidency reflect the wishes of American Voters at the time of the Presidential Election.

I believe this is what the Founding Fathers intended prior to the development of political parties.


I agree with you. And I don't think there's anything stopping any state from adopting this. 48 out of 50 states adopt the "winner take all" approach, but I believe it is up to them ultimately to determine their electors and there is nothing a federal mandate constitutionally can or should do to change that.

IIRC, a state could even forgo a popular vote entirely and decide to choose their electors based on a different method, for example a state legislature vote.
22 posted on 11/15/2016 10:36:47 AM PST by mmichaels1970 (Hillary lied over four coffins.)
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To: mmichaels1970

“IIRC, a state could even forgo a popular vote entirely and decide to choose their electors based on a different method, for example a state legislature vote.”

Very true.

Site below lets you see how different suggestions for reform would effect the 2012 election. Can’t wait to see the 2016 models.

http://www.270towin.com/alternative-electoral-college-allocation-methods/


30 posted on 11/15/2016 10:57:25 AM PST by Yulee (Village of Albion)
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