Re: California\'s attempt to end run the Constitution
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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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Democrats control heavily populated urban areas in every state, red or blue currently. In a close election where the electoral vote is different from the popular vote that is more likely to favor Republicans. Eg Gore won the popular vote in 2000, but lost the electoral vote.
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