"The state would join 16 other states that have already agreed to support the presidential candidate that wins the popular vote. But the 16-state compact would only be activated if they have a total of 270 Electoral College votes, which would decide the presidential election."
A new Maine bill was passed by the state House on Tuesday night, which would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
"No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace,
enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay."
In this way, by allowing enough illegals to vote in one state (require no ID) and flooding a lax-rule state with mail-in-ballots, Democrats can very much be in the driver's seat for the presidential election. Maine would be the recipient of such cheating taking place in a different part of the country.
Man, this is a contentious issue, so I will break it down for you guys, as that is my duty here.
A pros and cons list would probably suffice. I will not state my opinion on this one, as sometimes it is best to look at both sides.
The debate over using a popular vote instead of the Electoral College system in electing the President of the United States has been an ongoing topic of discussion. Here are some pros and cons of each system. A
Pew Research article shows some stats about both systems. My pros and cons list is partially based off of the stuff said on this website:
Electoral College Pros and Cons - Top 3 Arguments For and Against
Pros of Popular Vote:
1. Every Vote Counts Equally: In a popular vote system, each individual vote carries the same weight, regardless of where it is cast. This means that every voter in a state or district has an equal say in who becomes President, unlike in the Electoral College system where some votes may be more influential than others due to differing numbers of electors per state.
2. Direct Reflection of the People's Will: A popular vote system would result in a President who has received the most votes from the entire electorate, making it a more direct reflection of the people's will.
3. Simplification of the Election Process: A popular vote system could potentially simplify the election process as it would eliminate the need for complex state-by-state electoral calculations and campaign strategies.
Cons of Popular Vote:
1. Small States Disadvantaged: Small states may feel disadvantaged in a popular vote system as their voices could potentially be overshadowed by larger, more populous states.
2. Potential for Winner-Takes-All Elections: In a popular vote system, there is a risk that the winner may take all the electoral votes in a state based on winning the majority of votes within that state. This could lead to situations where a candidate wins the popular vote but loses the election due to not securing enough electoral votes.
3. Immigration Issues: With a popular vote system, there could be potential challenges around allowing non-citizens or undocumented immigrants to participate in the election. This is not an issue with the Electoral College system, as eligibility for electors is determined by state laws.
4. Voter ID Requirements: In a popular vote system, there could be challenges in implementing uniform voter identification requirements across the country. The Electoral College system allows for state-level control of election rules and procedures, including voter ID laws.
5. Potential for Increased Polarization: A popular vote system may lead to increased polarization between red and blue states, as winning a national majority could require campaigning in only a handful of swing states. This could potentially widen the political divide between different regions of the country.