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

Editorial in favor of direct election of the president.

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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