Reform the Electoral College for a More Equitable Democracy

The current system of the Electoral College has been a subject of debate and criticism for decades. While some argue it should remain as is, others propose significant reforms to ensure a fair and representative selection process for the President of the United States.

Introduction to Reform Proposals

One of the most notable attempts to reform the Electoral College is the proposed National Popular Vote Compact. This initiative aims to allocate all the electors from participating states to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, rather than the congressional district system. This approach would make the President’s election a more direct reflection of the voters' will. However, this is just the beginning. To ensure its permanence, a constitutional amendment is necessary.

Federal Involvement and State Legislation

Reforms to the Electoral College can be pursued through various means. Most reforms can be implemented by acts of state legislatures. By amending the rules for electing electors, these legislative bodies can introduce changes that would significantly improve the system. However, the current state of affairs is marred by the unconstitutional and rigged practices employed by the Republican-Democratic Parties.

Addressing Constitutional Abuses

The perversion of the Electoral College process is largely due to the unconstitutional and unethical actions of state legislatures controlled by the so-called MAGA Republicans. These groups have resorted to election rigging and other manipulations to manipulate the system in their favor. To address these issues, two key reforms could be implemented:

Changing the method of electing electors: States like Maine and Nebraska already elect their electors by district, similar to the congressional system. This approach can be extended to other states to ensure a more proportional representation of voters.

Eliminating partisan electors: Electors should be non-partisan and individuals of high esteem, rather than party stooges. This change would add an impartial layer to the electoral process, ensuring that electors have a vested interest in upholding the democratic process rather than serving a political agenda.

Challenges and Opposition

Implementing such reforms will face significant opposition, particularly from the Republican-Democratic Parties. Efforts to undermine fair elections have led to ongoing opposition to any changes that challenge their inflexible election rigging schemes. For instance, a bill in Nebraska’s legislature aims to shift the state to a winner-take-all system for the Republican-Democratic Party.

Furthermore, the abolition of electors altogether would require a constitutional amendment, which is a lengthy and complex process. However, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact offers an alternative path. This compact, an agreement between states to allocate their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote, can be a feasible and immediate solution. If enough states join the compact and collectively represent 270 electoral votes, the Electoral College would become a mere formality.

Conclusion

The Electoral College system is imperfect, but it does not need to remain so. Reforms such as the implementation of district-based electors, eliminating partisan bias, and participating in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact can go a long way in ensuring a more equitable and representative system. While challenges and opposition from entrenched interests will surely arise, it is crucial to push for these changes to strengthen our democracy.