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

 
June 21st 2008
Thumbs Up: One Person One Vote
Vero Beach Press Journal (FL)

Editorial in favor of direct election of the president.

June 21st 2008
The national popular vote alternative
The Enterprise (Brockton, MA)

Editorial supports National Popular Vote, specifically for action this year in Massachusetts.

June 17th 2008
No Reason to Keep Electoral College Relic
ACLU of New Jersey

Commentary co-authored by executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey makes the case for the National Popular Vote plan for president.

June 17th 2008
Many states turning to paper ballots for fall
Bosten Globe

According to the Boston Globe, many states are choosing to use paper ballots in the upcoming general election.

June 14th 2008
U.S. Should Flunk Electoral College, Sen. Nelson Says
The Tampa Tribune

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida speaks up about reforming the Presidential Primary Process and abolishing the Electoral College by means of the National Popular Vote legislation.

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