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> Since about 1980, only 10 states have been potential swing states. So those 10 get most of the attention (Ohio, Florida). We'd be far better off with direct v
by protomyth 11y ago
> Since about 1980, only 10 states have been potential swing states. So those 10 get most of the attention (Ohio, Florida). We'd be far better off with direct vote for the prez.
They are swing states because of how the population votes and divides between people in the US. We are based on states and a direct vote would be a nightmare and go against the principles this country was founded on (Federal, State, People).
> I want to make house of rep elections be fore an entire state too, this is one of the few ways to break gerrymandering
At the cost of no actual representation for rural areas of a state, no thanks.