The hottest Election Process Substack posts right now

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Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast β€’ 33 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
  1. One individual obtaining just 37 Electoral College votes could potentially trigger major political changes in the US, like a new party system or a contingent election.
  2. A contingent election, where the House votes state by state for President and the Senate chooses the Vice President, could be a real possibility if no candidate secures 270 Electoral College votes.
  3. The political landscape in the US is evolving rapidly with the emergence of a third significant candidate and the potential for significant shifts in party dynamics, like the formation of a 7th Party System.
God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger β€’ 5 HN points β€’ 13 Feb 24
  1. If Biden drops out before the Convention, superdelegates hold significant power in determining the candidate, as seen in the 2016 primary race.
  2. Superdelegates, made up of DNC members and other party insiders, exist to influence the party's electoral process.
  3. If Biden were to step down after the Convention, a select group of DNC insiders, including lobbyists, would have direct control over choosing the new nominee, limiting voter input.
I Might Be Wrong β€’ 5 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jun 23
  1. Whining about the Electoral College is not effective in American politics, focus on real action.
  2. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact aims to bypass the Electoral College by uniting states.
  3. Defenders of the Electoral College should be transparent about their reasons, rather than using weak arguments.
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