E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigOct 4, 2012
Although the Electoral College usually gives Republicans an advantage, the system is working in President Obama's favor in 2012. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 14, 2011
Pennsylvania Republicans may have found a new way to gerrymander the 2012 presidential election in the GOP's favor with a plan involving a shift in the rules that govern how votes are awarded in the electoral college. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 4, 2008
As you head to the polls Tuesday, keep this thought in mind: A voter in Wyoming is three and a half times more influential than a voter in Florida. Thanks to the Electoral College, it's possible to become president with only 16 percent of the population's support. Yay, Democracy! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigApr 3, 2007
With the 2008 presidential election on the horizon, a novel plan to circumvent a constitutional amendment and eliminate the anti-democratic Electoral College is gaining momentum in Maryland and other states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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