Can't win elections by the rule...change the rules

[jimmyjoebob]

It's typical tactics. If you can't win by the rules, change the rules.


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Electoral College Challenge Could Have Big Impact

By JOHN HARWOOD Staff Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Released SEPTEMBER 8, 2004

(Sept. 13) - While Colorado leans toward the Republicans, Democrats are hoping to grab some of the state's nine electoral votes anyway, in a tactical strike that could lead to broader changes in America's system of picking presidents.


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Changing state electorate rules (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/elections/article.adp?id=20040 913082409990022&_ccc=3&cid=946)

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[Repeal 16-17]

This would violate Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the Constitution. That clause says that the Electors of each State are to be chosen in a way determined by that State's Legislature. An initiative is not a Legislature. Somebody get the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif a copy of the Constitution and see their reaction http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shocked1.gif when they see that this plan is Unconstitutional.

[Floridaguy]

It is obvious that they are smart enough to see that they are in serious TROUBLE, and in true Dimocrat fashion, are trying to make sure they will "win" when they know they will probably lose (according to the current rules & laws). This won't be the most stupid of ideas they will attempt to get away with; they are saving the real lulus (I am guessing) for October. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

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[jimmyjoebob]

Repeal,

Quote[/b] ]That clause says that the Electors of each State are to be chosen in a way determined by that State's Legislature.

The complete article recognizes this. Democrats are trying to get the state to change their method of allocating their electors through a statewide vote. A campaign is underway to change the current method of winner take all by a measure to be voted on by state voters.

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[jimmyjoebob]

Florida,

Quote[/b] ]This won't be the most stupid of ideas they will attempt to get away with; they are saving the real lulus (I am guessing) for October.

Yea, they catch rabies and start foaming at the mouth.

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[Merika]

Repeal,
I was thinking the same thing. SURELY they know this! What is WRONG with these people?

[jimmyjoebob]

Merika,

The Dems do understand the Constitutional aspect of it. They are trying to effect change in individual states, by getting this issue on local state ballots and changed in each state's laws. This is not a federal issue.

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