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joether -> RE: The path to Dem victory in 2012...circumvent the Constitution (7/21/2010 1:25:31 PM)
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Being a Masshole, I think I can weigh in on this better then any of you!
The concept originates from the fact that neither Democrats nor Republicans come to Massachusetts. The commonwealth is heavily Democrat, and the voters tend not to tolerate ignorant people (we are in the upper 5 states for education).
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ORIGINAL: Jeffff
The electoral college, is an idea who's time is past.
Yes, as Al Gore did indeed win the popular vote back in 2000. How many Republicans would have liked that?
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ORIGINAL: BoiJen
I want my own damn vote to count.
Since this is in Massachusetts, and your not a Mass resident. It is safe to say, your vote still wouldn't count in the commonwealth. Now Florida, is different...
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ORIGINAL: flcouple2009
Isn't this pretty much just a waster of paper from the State of MA?
1) We dont waste paper here, we recycle.
2) We are a Commonwealth (one of four), not a state. But, in the interest of the other 46 states, we allow being called a 'state'.....sometimes. The other three states are: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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ORIGINAL: mnottertail
Sorta like the Arizona law, which was good, because its republican...
No, bad, because Arizona has to defend its law against the wave of lawsuits from various groups, one police officer in AZ, and the D.O.J. Not to mention when private citizens, whom are hispanic, are charged for being in the country illegally by bigot cops. I personally see that law as a violation of the 4th and 5th Amendment rights.
But hey, Arizona will be paying huge legal bills, which should be an incentive to other states, not to devise a law like it in the future.
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ORIGINAL: Archer
Legally and strictly by the constitution Maine could drop 12 bowling balls from a 747 flying around the state and whoever those landed closest to would cast the electoral vote.
I'm sure Boeing, Inc, and bowling ball manufactors would enjoy free goverment handouts at the taxpayer's expense. But then, doesn't Maine already have alot of potholes? Seriously, I believe Maine set up to allow its 5 Electorial Votes to be divided, based on how regions of the state voted. Don't quote me on that!
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ORIGINAL: Archer
Prepare for the candidates to ignore half the country, campaign on the coasts and in the midwest. California, Texas, Illinois, NY, PA, FL, OH, IN, the rest of you states can kiss your influence goodbye
The candidates already ignore half the country, currently. The 2008 was a bit abnormal, as the Democratic contender was born in Hawaii, and the Republican V.P. came from Alaska. Two states that NEVER, see either party campaigning. With the popular vote, the swing goes, as you said, to where its important: Where I live!
As to whether it is allowed under the Constitution, is unsure. Once it is voted on and approved by the govenor (Gov. Deval Patrick-D), the real action starts. It could be challenged in courts (and will be, given Republicans in MA). If it was indeed knocked down in court, that would mean the old 'reliable', Electoral College remains in place.
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