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In praise of (one part of) the National Popular Vote compact
November 16, 2023 by Sean Parnell in Electoral College
I am not generally prone to pointing at parts of the National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV) and saying, “They definitely knew what they were doing here” (unless I’m being sarcastic). But ther…
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National Popular Vote lobbyists contradict themselves on using estimated vote totals
November 2, 2023 by Sean Parnell in Electoral College
The following is adapted from an upcoming memo responding to a series of recent claims made by lobbyists for the National Popular Vote interstate compact. Lobbyists for the National Popular Vote inte…
Read More →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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