> The states can award the electoral votes in their states anyway they want. <
Well, maybe they can’t go that far. But in general, you’re right.
And as you pointed out, the word “compact” isn’t even in the bill. So it cannot be challenged on the basis that states cannot enter into compacts with each other.
So I see nothing unconstitutional about this National Popular Vote thing. No one loses their vote. All votes are still counted. But instead of being added to a state total, votes are added to a national total.
Nevertheless, it is an appallingly stupid and destructive idea. So naturally the left loves it.
Just because the word compact is not in the legislation, it doesn’t mean it cannot be challenged on that basis.
Or, have you forgotten Justice Roberts calling the mandate a tax in Obamacare - the word isn’t in there.