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> Wouldn't it just concentrate decision making into the very powerful, densely populated areas The value of a vote in Idaho would be equal to the value of a vo
by killjoywashere 8y ago
> Wouldn't it just concentrate decision making into the very powerful, densely populated areas
The value of a vote in Idaho would be equal to the value of a vote in Miami. Yes, that's what I mean. The system has clearly been corrupted in the other direction, where oligarchs have purchased, for very small sums, leverage over politicians from these population-small electoral areas. Maybe we could at least make them pay real money.
- malvosenior 8y agoThese are politically diverse areas that need equal representation. No one had a problem with the electoral college until their candidate lost in 2016, but that election proved that the electoral college is still relevant and useful. New York and California should not dominate US politics.
- killjoywashere 8y agoBarbara Boxer was formally taking action agains the electoral college at least as far back as 2004.