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

 
March 2nd 2008
Hawaii considers electing president by popular vote
Associated Press

FairVote's Rob Richie is quoted in this associated press article discussing Hawaii's move towards passage of the national popular vote plan.

March 2nd 2008
For National Popular Vote
The Hartford Courant

Connecticut Editorial endorses the National Popular Vote plan for President.

February 20th 2008
A step toward ditching outdated Electoral College
The Daily News

Washington paper endorses the state's move to the National Popular Vote plan.

February 18th 2008
A fix for the Electoral College
The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe endorses the National Popular Vote plan.

February 15th 2008
John Martin: Examining the history of electoral votes
Bangor Daily News

Maine Senator John Martin examines Maine's method of allocating electoral votes and asserts his support of the National Popular Vote plan.

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