These Four States Can Kill the Electoral College

A national popular vote compact can be adopted by passing ballot initiatives in four key states or enacting a law in five large states.

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{At the congressional level in 2009, Democrats had a strong majority of 59% in the House—after retaking the White House as well in 2008—and could have held hearings then on legislation that was introduced to end the Electoral College.}

And who was president in this time period? As the article goes on it's quite obvious there's no interest in the erasure of this corrupt system by either side.

FEC Quorum Restored. Next Stop, Gridlock!

Good-government groups are calling on Congress to reform the dysfunctional agency.

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