The name “United States of America” ought to provide some clues regarding the philosophy of the Electoral College. The Constitution is written to select the president the responsibility of state delegations. The people act through the states.
The Democrats are getting very “strange.” They now want to change the voting age to 16, abolish the Electoral College, and Increase significantly the number of Supreme Court Justices. Actually, you’ve got to win it at the Ballot Box!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2019
….just the large States – the Cities would end up running the Country. Smaller States & the entire Midwest would end up losing all power – & we can’t let that happen. I used to like the idea of the Popular Vote, but now realize the Electoral College is far better for the U.S.A.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2019
There has been a lot of talk about getting rid of the Electoral College by Democrat 2020 candidates because they do not want to talk about the current growing economy and low unemployment. This subject really should not matter because it requires a Constitutional amendment to make a change and right now, there is no way 38 states would ratify an amendment that gives only two states the right to select our President.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has taken up the subject of abolishing the Electoral College, but Warren seems to think it can be eliminated with the stroke of a pen. Along with the 38 states to ratify an amendment, she would need a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate.
States with smaller populations are not going concede their input in national elections to large states and large predominantly Blue urban areas.
If Dem leaders really back removing the Electoral College, they should first remove the Super Delegates process from the Dem Primary.
IN FACT, Obama had 286K less Dem Primary votes than Hillary in 2008 and became the Nominee due to the Super Delegate system.
— Yossi Gestetner (@YossiGestetner) March 20, 2019
Both sides complain about the Electoral College every time we end up with a candidate we don’t like, more often the Democrats, since they’ve been losing of late. As someone who supports the President, let me say that the Electoral College is the only thing that ensures ALL Americans who choose to vote are represented. If Democrats are having a problem winning elections, they need to broaden their appeal.
That’s all there is to it.
The Electoral College has more to do with states’ rights than it does voting rights. Our Founding Fathers came up with a brilliant system that has outlasted all other modern attempts at constitutional republics. Let’s not let the wannabe rulers change it. Let’s stick with the geniuses who understood liberty and why we should limit federal power.
We’re a Republic, not a Democracy. In a republic, all states are represented evenly. In a democracy, three wolves and two lambs decide what’s for dinner. It’s not that complicated.
Here are a few points about the Electoral College:
If anyone thinks the American republic would remain stable if political power is consolidated in coastal urban enclaves, then they lack understanding of American history, American culture, and human nature. A few thoughts on the electoral college: https://t.co/wkkEcnXzVg
— David French (@DavidAFrench) March 20, 2019
It’s not just about the Electoral College. It’s about the Democrats’ inclination to object to core ideals of the Constitution.https://t.co/cT7gpgwu3R
— The Federalist (@FDRLST) March 20, 2019
CNN's at it again. @JohnAvlon misinterpreted founding father James Madison over the Electoral College.
At best, this is mere sloppiness. At worst, it’s an active attempt to mislead viewers.@BecketAdamshttps://t.co/nDWBOoMCMP
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 21, 2019
