@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette I’m not saying rural areas would have no influence without the Electoral College. I’m saying smaller areas deserve representation beyond just population size. Your examples actually show that other countries recognize the importance of geographic representation too.
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette I looked into it, and those countries actually account for geography too. The UK and Canada divide elections into districts, and Spain guarantees provinces a certain number of seats. So they aren’t just relying on one nationwide popular vote either.
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette You keep asking me for math. Like idk what it is you looking for? Do u want data modeling lol. It’s just common sense and the reason the electoral college is still around. It’s in the constitution. You’re asking me questions like you don’t understand the basics of this debate
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette Reaching them can mean addressing issues relevant beyond those states. I’m arguing it gives smaller states added electoral weight and makes rural margins consequential in battlegrounds.
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette That’s why campaigns actively pursue them. The Electoral College creates a real incentive to compete for those votes. Rural swing state voters aren’t disconnected from the rest of rural America. They often share voting patterns and concerns with rural voters elsewhere. -
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette I already clarified that I meant major metros would have substantial influence, not outright control. You’re still arguing against my original wording instead of addressing the correction i made.
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette It definitely is, this is just how our political system goes. Usually, the party of the administration loses midterms. There was a red wave under biden. If the next president is dem, we’ll prob see a red wave unless our voting system is changed so much under this blue regime.
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette It’s tricky because the size of the USA and vast differences between states alone makes it where what works for chicago, los angeles, new york, and etc isn’t enforced on every single state. It gives more voice to those that wouldn’t be heard at all. not perfect but necessary imo
@Squilliam40@JetJoe95@DenverGazette Control is an over exaggeration, but major metropolitan areas would HIGHLY influence the popular vote every time and it would be rare to see republicans win it since most metro areas lean left. It is in place to protect the voices of those outside of the big metros.
@tdragons345 The problem is that it is gonna raise the wage of teenagers and these low skilled entry level jobs, which will push the costs off on the average american that did something with their life and make a decent living