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The bill passed along party lines, 23-14. Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not taken a position on the bill, spokesman Darrel Ng said.

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I am baffled as to why voting on this bill would be along party lines. Are Republicans particularly enamored with the electoral college? Do Democrats believe they are more likely than Republicans to be screwed under the current system? Anyone?

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currently, Big states ARE being screwed by the Electorial college

under the current system, smaller states with fewer electors have more undue influence then they should - the states with the most populations have less influence then they should because of the Electorial college.

Whatever design the founders had of keeping states rights is no longer a concern - both sides will shout Federalism if it's to their benefit - right now it's the Democrat's turn - when it's moral issues, it'll be the Republicans -

pretty soon we'll probably all be putting our hand on the Constitution and swearing to uphold the Bible - so I wouldn't worry too much about what's constitutional. If things don't change soon we'll all be living unconstitutional lives.

RB