On AlterNet: electoral college

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A President Elected by Popular Vote?

Christian Smith-Socaris, Progressive States AlterNet: PEEK. August 22, 2008.

Some progress is made on a presidential election compact to where every vote would count.

Flunk the Electoral College: Getting Rid of the Exploding Cigar of American Politics

Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice. June 12, 2008.

The Electoral College is an affront to basic democracy, warping competition and subverting political equality -- even when it works.

Giuliani Still Scheming to Steal California's Electoral Votes

Howie Klein, AlterNet: PEEK. October 25, 2007.

Howie Klein: When the Californians are busy putting out fires, Giuliani's team is re-starting them.

GOP May Still Try to Steal '08 Election, But They Won't Do It In California

Howie Klein, AlterNet: PEEK. September 28, 2007.

Howie Klein: Good news! The backers of an initiative to split up California's electoral votes are pulling the plug due to a lack of funds.

GOP Stealing California's '08 Electoral Votes From Right Under Ahnold's Nose

Rick Jacobs, AlterNet: Video. September 7, 2007.

Rick Jacobs: Is Arnold Schwarzenegger really just a Simpson's cartoon? Sadly, it's starting to look that way.

The GOP Plan to Steal California in 2008

Howie Klein, AlterNet: PEEK. August 20, 2007.

Howie Klein: Florida in 2000, Ohio in 2004, and California in 2008?

Evil Genius: The Pennsylvania GOP\'s Plan To Redistrict Their State And Takedown Obama in 2012

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.

Update: Census Data Released, Revealing Gain in House Seats for GOP

Lauren Kelley, December 31, 1969.