Vermont updates on NPV, the Electoral College, and federalism.
NPV status: introduced 2007-failed; passed House and Senate 2008-governor vetoed; passed Senate 2009-carried over. S.34
Few states stand to lose more under National Popular Vote than Vermont. As both a low population and low population density state, Vermont is the classic “small” state. The Electoral College gives Vermont a political boost. The National Popular Vote plan, on the other hand, would pull the political rug out from under Vermont....
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Tags: campaign strategy, Chris Pearson, Electoral College, Montpelier, National Popular Vote, NPV, Presidential Campaigns, Vermont (3)
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Last year, in addition to our educational activities in Washington State, Save Our States visited Nevada and was assisted allies in Oregon and Colorado as well. While NPV was signed into law in Washington, it stalled in the other three states as legislators began asking questions and constituents made their voices heard. So tomorrow...
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Tags: Electoral College, Maine, Massachusetts (12), National Popular Vote, NPV, Twitter, Vermont (3)
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The balance of power between state and national governments was one of the most contentious issues for the American Founders. The states were important historically, but also as a way to keep government close to the people and to divide government power into as many hands as practical in order to preserve liberty. At...
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Tags: Constitution, Constitutional Convention, diversity, Federalism, freedom, States
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