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There’s only a single tipping point state. It’s the one that puts you over 270 EV. In 2016, it was PA. I agree knowing which swing state is going to be the tipp
by js2 6y ago
There’s only a single tipping point state. It’s the one that puts you over 270 EV. In 2016, it was PA. I agree knowing which swing state is going to be the tipping point state can be harder to predict, but even if you have to spread your bet, it’s still fewer votes to sway than the popular vote.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping-point_state https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping-point_state
Aside: the EC came close to being abolished in 1970.
https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-nearly-abolished-thurmond https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-nearly-abolis...