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As opposed to now, where they only visit places in a handful of states. Getting rid of the EC would mean that candidates have to pander to voting blocs more. T
by jmanderley 10y ago
As opposed to now, where they only visit places in a handful of states.
Getting rid of the EC would mean that candidates have to pander to voting blocs more. This would likely empower the rural population.
- humanrebar 10y ago> Getting rid of the EC would mean that candidates have to pander to voting blocs more. What's the difference between a 'voting bloc' and a 'special interest'? Is the pandering to farmers in the form of more ethanol subsidies and below-market-rate crop insurance? That vision sounds like there would be more power to lobbyists and less power for local political groups. That's a sideways move at best.
- jmanderley 10y agoTo the contrary, it would decrease lobbying influence. And every vote should be equal. One man one vote. Not a sideways move in any way.