Electoral College

The Founders faced a deadlock over the method of electing a President, with leaders from Virginia opposing a popular vote. The article highlights the historical compromise leading to the Electoral College system.

Former Trump attorneys, aide pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their role in a 2020 false elector scheme aimed at overturning election results. They are accused of falsifying Electoral College documents, which prosecutors claim misled Republican electors and contributed to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Maine Democrats are considering adopting a 'winner take all' Electoral College vote system if Nebraska changes its method, potentially affecting the 2028 presidential election. The move follows speculation that Nebraska, led by Republicans, might shift to a similar system, mirroring Maine's current district-based allocation.

Kamala Harris proposes expanding the Supreme Court, an idea previously attempted by FDR, to overcome conservative opposition and neutralize perceived red state cheating. The plan has been met with criticism from both parties. Harris also suggests re-examining the Electoral College and granting statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris faces backlash for suggesting Democrats consider expanding the Supreme Court and gutting the Electoral College. Republicans accuse her of being an 'institutional arsonist' for proposing such reforms. The debate comes ahead of the midterm elections, where Republicans are emerging as winners in the redistricting battle.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested several ideas for the Democratic Party, including packing the Supreme Court and eliminating the Electoral College, which received widespread backlash from conservative commentators. Harris proposed these ideas during a livestream on the 'Win with Black Women' podcast. The suggestions have sparked criticism and debate across social media.

The article claims that Democrats in states like California, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are responsible for initiating gerrymandering disputes through policies that reduce voter representation and Electoral College influence. It criticizes these policies as arrogant and unpopular.

Joy Reid criticized California Democrats for inadequate candidate vetting in the gubernatorial race, allowing Republican contenders to lead. She highlighted California's strategic importance for Democratic electoral success, particularly its 54 electoral college votes, and questioned the party's opposition research efforts.

Virginia joined an interstate compact pledging its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner, potentially altering presidential election dynamics. The article argues this Democratic-backed plan risks undermining election integrity and swing state influence, with critics warning it could backfire if Republicans gain national vote leads.

Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic governor, signed a bill joining Virginia to the National Popular Vote Compact, which redirects the state's electoral votes to the national popular vote winner. Critics, including Virginia Republicans, call the move unconstitutional and argue it nullifies state votes, while progressive groups support it as a step toward representative democracy.