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Pew Poll says little about Electoral College, nothing about NPV
October 2, 2023 by Trent England in Electoral College
Opponents of the Electoral College are crowing about the latest Pew Research Poll, which claims to show that most Americans want a direct election for President. It’s important to note that the poll …
Read More →NPV is gasoline on the immigration policy dumpster fire
June 15, 2023 by Trent England in Electoral College
What’s the wildest claim made when National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV) lobbyists court Republicans? Probably that NPV is the antidote to illegal immigration’s effect on reapportionment. Th…
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Michigan House considers unconstitutional NPV bill
June 6, 2023 by Trent England in Electoral College
The state’s Constitution is clear: to vote for Michigan’s presidential electors, a person must be a state resident. Yet today, the House Elections Committee is slated to consider legislation to allow…
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Nevada would disappear with NPV, state is smaller than 18 metropolitan areas
June 1, 2023 by Harry Roth in Electoral College
Lobbyists for the National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV) often claim their election scheme would benefit the whole country. With the Nevada legislature taking steps to join the compact, it's …
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Minnesota Legislature will silence Minnesota voters
May 25, 2023 by Trent England in Electoral College
Using shady tactics usually reserved for Congress, Minnesota legislators passed an omnibus bill late last week that included the National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV). Progressive hardliners…
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Nevada Senate advances NPV
May 19, 2023 by Trent England in Electoral College
Yesterday, the Nevada Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 6, which could eventually join the state to the National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV). The process is convoluted. The reasons ar…
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