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Andrew, apparently there is broad support among the Republicans in the Unicameral for changing to the winner-takes-all allocation of electoral votes. Senator McDonnell is the lone holdout and reportedly, he's wavering. With his vote, there will be enough votes to institute it. Without him, there won't be.

Jeff Childers had a lot to say about it (about 2/3rds of the way down in this post): https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/relateable-saturday-september-21

Here's how you can contact Senator McDonnell and express your support for winner-takes-all: (402) 471-2710; mmcdonnell@leg.ne.gov.

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Sep 22·edited Sep 22Author

Yes, if California got rid of winner-take-all, Republicans would pick up 12 electoral votes. If New York got rid of winner-take-all, Republicans would pick up 11 electoral votes.

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Sep 22Liked by Andrew L Sullivan

Thank you, Andrew for stating the many facets of voting today. Your blue dot article helps to crystallize how important it is to use the constitution as a basis for developing your individual position.

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