Here in Massachusetts, a poll taken just last week showed 72% support among likely voters -- 86% among registered Democrats, 68% among unenrolleds, and 54% among Republicans. Although Natioanl Popular Vote doesn't necessarily help one party … [Read more...]
The United Battleground States of America?
The United Battleground States of America? National Popular Vote, H. 4156, is being debated in the Massachusets House of Representatives tomorrow, Wednesday (in fact, it may well be today when you read this). National Popular Vote is … [Read more...]
The Honorable Corinne Wingard on AP wire story!
I've posted a picture, some links, and an AP story that has gained national exposure (just do a web search to see all the places it has appeared) for our very own Elector, The Honorable Corinne Wingard. btw, SENATOR GILLIBRAND! -- a very … [Read more...]
Some Happy Memories of a Wonderful Year that Ended in Hope
I had the privilege and the pleasure of witnessing my first-ever Electoral College ritual. Our very own Elector, The Honorable Corinne Wingard (with whom I had served as co-coordinator for the Obama campaign in Western Mass), invited a … [Read more...]
Here’s one group that should be disenfranchised.
Barack Obama isn't president-elect-at least not until Monday. On Monday, 538 officials you've probably never heard of will gather at state houses across the country and cast the only ballots that really count in the presidential … [Read more...]
Smile while you GOTV! It’s already gettin’ out
The details: McCain's Mountain of a Problem Our model does not make any specific adjustments for early voting, but it is presenting a major problem for John McCain in three states in the Mountain West region, where Barack Obama has a huge … [Read more...]
A 50 State Campaign?
Obama won't run a true "50 state campaign," no matter what this email says. While new battlegrounds like Virginia may be explored, and there may be some token activity in safe states, nearly all resources will be poured into the usual … [Read more...]
The National Popular Vote bill in Massachusetts
Ever since I sat in on the legislative hearing for H678, "the agreement among states to elect the President by national popular vote," I've been a cheerleader for the National Popular Vote. "Disclose conflicts of … [Read more...]
Massachusetts on the way to give its full meaning to the Presidential Election
Last week, Hawaii Governor vetoed the National Popular Vote bill. This happened after the two houses decided to pass it, supporting the movement for the popular election of the President. Yet, the battle is not lost , since … [Read more...]
National Popular Vote bill means a 50-state campaign for President
We need a 50-state campaign for President of the United States.Shortly after the 2004 elections, Chris Bowers of the progressive blog MyDD wrote an optimistic post titled "Fifty State Strategy." In the piece, he expressed relief that in … [Read more...]