Could the Electoral College be nearing its end? A surge in Democratic support revives the party’s decades-old plan
Several Democratic-led states have been working for years on a plan that would shift presidential elections toward the national popular vote without formally abolishing the Electoral College. Supporters may have a realistic chance of putting it into effect by 2028. The proposal is called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Under the agreement, participating states […]
Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory clears a path to avoiding the Electoral College by 2028
Democratic gains in the midterms have renewed efforts to change how the United States chooses its president, potentially affecting the 2028 election. Democrats now hold the governorship and both legislative chambers in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Nevada. Those states have 50 Electoral College votes combined. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact has been adopted by […]
Midterm elections give Democrats more power to target the Electoral College
Democrats are moving quickly after their midterm gains, rather than waiting to see whether the shift in power lasts. Republican losses this month were significant, but they were hardly unprecedented. The party lost about 46 seats, fewer than the losses suffered by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Harry Truman and Bill Clinton during their presidencies. […]
Lula Begins Large-Scale Online Censorship Effort Against ‘Electoral Harassment’
Brazil’s New Social Media Censorship Measures The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was recently reelected, has announced a set of broad social media censorship measures aimed at combating what it describes as “electoral harassment” in workplaces across Brazil. These new policies grant Brazilian institutions the authority to demand the removal of political […]
Italy Endorses Electoral Reform Led by Meloni Before the 2027 Elections
Italian Parliament Approves Significant Electoral Reforms The Italian parliament recently approved a comprehensive set of electoral reforms led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, just ahead of the upcoming elections next year. This reform package, referred to as the Stabilicum, transitions Italian elections to a fully proportional system. The aim is to enhance parliamentary stability in […]
ROOKE: GOP Leadership Struggling with Serious Electoral Issues
Republican Leaders Under Pressure for Legislative Action Republican leaders are facing calls to fulfill the responsibilities of their elected roles. Prominent figures like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Oklahoma Senator James Lankford have resorted to political theatrics amid pressure regarding stalled legislative priorities. This situation underscores a conflict between Republican leadership and the constituents […]
The risk of communism increases as socialist candidates achieve electoral victories, expert cautions
Warning on Socialist Influence in Politics A former Cuban national security expert, who defected to the U.S. decades ago, has expressed concerns about the growing influence of socialism within American politics. Mike Gonzalez, now a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, mentioned in a recent interview that the reality of socialism poses a serious threat, […]
Migration Policy Blamed for Zohran Mamdani’s Electoral Victory in New York
“Democrats have brought in new electors,” referring to immigrant voters, and this shift is impacting Congress,” remarked a White House aide, Stephen Miller, in a tweet on Tuesday evening. Miller pointed out that “by 2026, nearly half of New York City residents will speak a language other than English as their primary language, and about […]
Hillary Clinton criticizes the Electoral College in a new Netflix series featuring Tom Hanks
Hillary Clinton Criticizes Biden’s 2024 Bid as a ‘Terrible Mistake’ In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton labeled former President Joe Biden’s attempt to run for re-election in 2024 as a “terrible mistake,” suggesting he should have stepped aside for new leadership. This critique has raised eyebrows, especially considering her past support for him. The hosts […]
Documentary ‘American Experiment’ Includes Hillary Clinton Describing the Electoral College as an ‘Abomination’
Hillary Clinton Criticizes the Electoral System Still feeling the sting of her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton has been vocal about her frustrations with the electoral system, labeling it “an abomination.” A recent Netflix documentary, The American Experiment, explores how presidents have been elected in the U.S. from the beginning. […]