Some Electoral College supporters say the magnification of the margin of victory that the institution creates is actually beneficial, at least to the President.  Their argument appears to stem from a hope that people might ignore the popular vote, focusing on the electoral vote instead and offering the administration more credibility and legitimacy.

Meanwhile fewer and fewer voices are heard in the nationwide contest.  In 1996 we saw the number of competative states drop from 1992.  2000 had fewer than 1996 and in 2004 the trend continued with just 11 states considered competative.  In 2008 we might well have less than 10 competative states.

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Vague Values

Electoral Replacements

Electoral Tie

Favorite Son Effect

A Few States Wins

Constitutional Residence

State Size

Special Interests

Power of State Legislatures

Unlucky Luck

 
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December 18th 2006
Demand a More Truly Democratic and Inclusive Democracy!

A Fairvote call for change and reform.

May 11th 2006
Louisiana should push for Electoral College reform
Bayou Buzz

FairVote's Rob Richie shows Louisiana has every reason to embrace a national popular vote rather than the current system that ignores the needs of its voters time and time again.

April 11th 2006
State legislators vote to tweak electoral college
The Durango Herald

Colorado becomes the first state to consider the National Popular Vote plan following its approval by the state's Senate Judiciary Committee.

April 1st 2006
Every voter deserves to be treated equally
The News Tribune (WA)

FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an op-ed written by Washington Post columnist David Broder that criticizes the National Popular Vote plan.

March 20th 2006
Vote plan gains popularity
The Denver Post

Denver Post editor considers National Popular Vote effort worthy.

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