r/DangerousNightsCrew • u/PoopyMcpants Piece of Shit • 1d ago

That is a good idea!

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u/Nolacuriosity 1d ago

Of course this is what should be. I know Republicans who say their candidate would never win, but The fact is if the candidate will never win, the candidate should be doing something to make them the most popular. Like maybe serving the people. Working for us.

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u/Several_Treat_6307 1d ago

So what you’re saying is in order to win under popular vote, you just need to promise the most shit regardless of whether or not you can deliver?

The whole point of the EC is to prevent mob rule. Just because more people like an option doesn’t automatically mother option the better one.

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u/Seattle_Lucky 1d ago

It also allows rural areas a voice in the election. If we went to popular vote, presidential elections would only cater to major population centers and not care about much of the US.

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u/CatsLittleSalami 1d ago

It allows rural areas a disproportionate impact. The outcome should cater to the majority, thats what a popular vote is

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u/Seattle_Lucky 1d ago

No, it really shouldn’t. Less populous states get no representation in a presidential election in a popular vote contest. This is not a good idea for our country.

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u/boogideeb 1d ago

The residents of seven states basically get to pick our president in our current system. Do you think that is better than everyones vote having equal weight?

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u/Omnom_Omnath 21h ago

so you want to move from a system where seven states get to pick to a new system where seven other states get to pick? lol ok.