Size Doesn't Matter

One of the objectives of the Founders was to ensure that candidate platforms and campaigns addressed the needs and concerns of each state equally.  The Electoral College was created to ensure candidates would pay attention to every states’ needs, since some states obviously overwhelmed others in population.  However, this is hardly working today, as candidates spend the majority of their time, money and energy wooing a handful of swing states, and ignoring the worries of most states - large and small.

Special Interests

Power of State Legislatures

Unlucky Luck

Ignoring Your Vote

Vague Values

More Options

Electoral Replacements

Electoral Tie

Favorite Son Effect

A Few States Wins

Constitutional Residence


Electoral College Table of Contents

 
July 1st 2008
Mass. Speaker backs national popular vote push

The Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi backs the National Popular Vote Bill

July 1st 2008
America Needs Electoral Reform
The Nation

The Editor of the nation calls for a National Popular Vote, a constitutional right to vote and election day registration, among other reforms.

June 29th 2008
AS I SEE IT: Make sure votes cast are counted
Kansas City Star

Commentary highlights FairVote proposals for reform like a national popular vote for president.

June 23rd 2008
A national popular vote for president
Salisbury Post

Commentary by N.C. Center for Voter Education's Damon Circosta on the case for a National Popular Vote.

June 22nd 2008
Bring on the popularity contest
Boston Globe

Editorial affirms the Globe's support for the National Popular Vote plan

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