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Beshear: Socialism a 'Failed Experiment' Even as Dems Warm to It, Calls for Electoral-Overhaul
politics8 days ago

Beshear: Socialism a 'Failed Experiment' Even as Dems Warm to It, Calls for Electoral-Overhaul

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called socialism a 'failed experiment' during a CBS interview, even as a CBS poll found Democrats view it more favorably than capitalism. He argued Americans are hurting from high prices and limited access to healthcare, and promoted bold reforms—abolishing the Electoral College, instituting term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, and pushing for direct elections—to deliver results without embracing radical elements.

via Fox News|
#andy-beshear#cost-of-living#democratic-party
politics11 days ago

Nevada judge dismisses charges against six false Trump electors

A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans who signed certificates falsely claiming Trump won Nevada in 2020, saying prosecutors failed to prove they acted with the intent to defraud election officials. Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal, marking another setback for prosecutions of Trump allies involved in the false elector scheme as part of broader efforts surrounding the Jan. 6 certification.

via Politico|
#elections-2020#electoral-college#jan-6
Harris signals bold 2028 platform: end Electoral College, expand Supreme Court, push DC/PR statehood
politics24 days ago

Harris signals bold 2028 platform: end Electoral College, expand Supreme Court, push DC/PR statehood

Kamala Harris used a National Urban League Conference speech to floated a 2028 platform including abolishing the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., signaling a further leftward tilt and leaving open a 2028 White House bid; she’s reportedly been meeting with progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani, while remaining the Democratic nomination front-runner in polls.

via New York Post|
#2028-election#court-packing#electoral-college
Harris pushes for a 13-seat expansion of the Supreme Court
politics24 days ago

Harris pushes for a 13-seat expansion of the Supreme Court

Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States should consider expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, a reform favored by many Democrats, during remarks at the National Urban League conference in Nashville. She also called for a review of the Electoral College and statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., highlighting a broader push to reshape U.S. institutions as 2028 contenders push reform agendas.

via CNN|
#13-justices#court-expansion#electoral-college
Maine Dems weigh winner-take-all switch if Nebraska changes EC
politics2 months ago

Maine Dems weigh winner-take-all switch if Nebraska changes EC

Democrats in Maine are floated to switch to a winner-take-all presidential electoral vote allocation if Nebraska adopts the same method, since both states currently award votes by congressional district; several Maine gubernatorial contenders have signaled openness to reform, arguing it's necessary amid national debates over the presidency and democracy. Nebraska Republicans debated but did not pass a change last year; if both states switch, the effects would largely offset each other, though the Maine governor's race could shape appetite for reform.

via Axios|
#elections#electoral-college#maine
Nebraska's Blue Dot fuels a high-stakes Democratic primary showdown
politics3 months ago

Nebraska's Blue Dot fuels a high-stakes Democratic primary showdown

Nebraska’s 2nd District, the state’s lone Electoral College vote, has become the center of a Democratic primary to replace Rep. Don Bacon, with John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell trading ads over whether electing Cavanaugh would threaten Nebraska’s district-based vote by ushering in a winner-take-all system; outside spending targets the Blue Dot and broader abortion and governance issues, highlighting how a local electoral quirk has national implications in a closely watched race.

via CNN|
#blue-dot#democratic-primary#don-bacon
Nebraska’s blue dot becomes a proxy battle in a tight Democratic primary
politics3 months ago

Nebraska’s blue dot becomes a proxy battle in a tight Democratic primary

In Omaha-area Nebraska’s 2nd District, Democrat hopefuls Denise Powell and John Cavanaugh wage a heated primary fight over protecting Nebraska’s unique district-based Electoral College vote, the state’s lone electoral vote long dubbed the “blue dot.” Outside groups have poured millions into ads, framing the race as a guard against GOP moves to alter election rules or end Nebraska’s blue dot, while the candidates trade barbs on preserving or changing the system.

via CNN|
#blue-dot#democrats#electoral-college
Virginia Moves the US Closer to a Nationwide Popular Vote for President
politics4 months ago

Virginia Moves the US Closer to a Nationwide Popular Vote for President

Virginia became the latest state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, bringing the alliance to 222 electors and paving the way for awarding all electors to the nationwide popular-vote winner once 270 electors are on board; supporters say it would ensure every vote counts equally and reflect public preference, while legal and constitutional questions remain and momentum hinges on more states joining.

via The Guardian|
#constitutional-questions#electoral-college#national-popular-vote-interstate-compact
2024 Election Surprises: Tight Race and Democratic Missteps
politics1 year ago

2024 Election Surprises: Tight Race and Democratic Missteps

The 2024 presidential election, initially perceived as a decisive victory for Donald Trump, was actually quite close. Trump won the Electoral College with a 312-226 margin, but his national popular vote lead was only 1.6 points over Kamala Harris. The election's closeness is highlighted by narrow wins in key swing states like Pennsylvania, which was the tipping-point state. Despite claims of a mandate, historical context shows Trump's victory was not a landslide, and perceptions of a mandate may influence his governance approach.

via ABC News|
#2024-election#donald-trump#electoral-college
Debunking the Myth of Trump's 2024 'Landslide' Victory
politics1 year ago

Debunking the Myth of Trump's 2024 'Landslide' Victory

Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was clear but not a historical landslide. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, becoming only the second Republican to do so since 1988. While Trump secured all seven battleground states with wider margins than in 2020, his overall victory margins were modest by historical standards. Despite his success, down-ballot Republicans did not see significant gains, and the House remains narrowly divided. Political analysts suggest the election reflects mixed signals, with potential opportunities for Democrats in future elections.

via PBS NewsHour|
#2024-election#donald-trump#electoral-college