More on the “Republic, not a Democracy” Business as Linked to the Electoral College
Be clear on what one is defending.
Some Additional Thoughts on the Faithless
The number of faithless electors was both historical and trivial.
Electoral College Farce
While hardly the most compelling argument against an archaic institution, yesterday’s silliness was noteworthy.
Do Presidential Pardons Still Make Sense?
Obama has issued more commutations than all his predecessors combined. He set the single-day record Monday.
What To Expect Today From The Electoral College
Beginning late this morning, the Electors in each of the states will meet to carry out their Constitutional function. Despite the drama accompanying this year’s election, there’s likely to be far less drama than some people seem to be hoping for.
No, The Electoral College Is Not Unconstitutional
Wherein a law professor makes the absurd argument that the Electoral College, which exists pursuant to the Constitution, is unconstitutional.
Why Did Clinton Lose The Election? Perhaps The Blame Lies With Her Own Campaign
Hillary Clinton’s national campaign wasn’t nearly as well-organized as we’d been led to believe.
CIA Report: Russia Acted To Help Trump Win The Election
New information raises serious questions about the integrity of the 2016 elections, and about Donald Trump and his supporters.
Support For Eliminating Electoral College Hits Two-Decade Low
Notwithstanding the election results, support for eliminating the Electoral College is at a 20-year low.
Nancy Pelosi Beats Back Challenge For Leadership Of House Democrats
To the surprise of nobody who paid attention, Nancy Pelosi won re-election as leader of the House Democrats.
Texas Elector Resigns Rather than Vote for Trump
His actions illustration how well the EC process is institutionalized.
Trump’s Tweet on “Illegal Voting” Encapsulates Serious Problems
Those who voted for him thinking he would be guided or controlled by more sober individuals or that he would start acting presidential once elected: you were wrong.
Donald Trump Falsely Claims He Won The Electoral Vote By A Landslide
Donald Trump claims he won an Electoral College landslide. This is a bald-faced lie.
Donald Trump Claims ‘Illegal Voting’ In Three States He Lost
Now Donald Trump is alleging that the 2016 Election was tainted by ‘illegal voting,’ even though he won!
America’s Weird Recount Laws
An irrelevant candidate is triggering a recount in three states Trump won by substantial margins.
Gratitude for the Art of Losing Graciously
Democracy produces good rulers, right? Sometimes. What good democracies actually produce best is good losers. Let us then be grateful for gracious losers, for our losers no less than our winners carry forward the American experiment in self-rule.
Trump, Hamilton, and the Presidency
If one believes the electoral college is awesome, one cannot make an argument from the position of “the wisdom of the Founders” nor from a viewpoint based on original intent.
Hillary Clinton Blames Her Loss On The Director Of The F.B.I.
In a call to supporters, Hillary Clinton blames her loss on F.B.I. Director James Comey
No, The Democratic Party Is Not ‘Decimated’
Reports of the demise of the Democratic Party have been greatly exaggerated.
Hillary Clinton Supporters Have A Foolish And Unworkable Idea To Overturn The Election Result
Some Hillary Clinton supporters have a foolish and unworkable “plan” to steal Trump’s victory in the Electoral College. They should abandon it.
Counter-Point: The ‘Popular Vote’ is Relevant
The President-elect lost the popular vote. Legally, that is the way that is it. This is a disgrace for “the Greatest Democracy in the World.”
Trump Victory Spawns National Freak-Out
Americans are rioting in the streets because they don’t like the outcome of a democratic election.
The ‘Popular Vote’ is Irrelevant
The candidate I voted for got more than 200,000 votes for president than the winner. I’m okay with that.
A Final Look At The Polls
With just one day to go, Clinton’s paths to victory continue to look far more realistic than Donald Trump’s.
Electoral College Wargames And Paths To Victory
A look at the Electoral College shows that It is far more likely that Hillary Clinton will win the election than that Donald Trump will.
With One Week To Go, The Presidential Race Tightens But Clinton Still Has The Advantage
Seven days from now, millions of Americans will be headed to the polls. So far at least, Hillary Clinton is still the front runner.
Clinton’s Lead Shrinking Ever So Slightly
Her numbers are steady; he’s reclaiming Republican voters.
It’s Two Weeks Until Election Day, And Things Are Looking Very Good For Hillary Clinton
Two weeks before Election Day, everything seems to be going Hillary Clinton’s way.
Trump In Danger In Deeply Red Utah?
Donald Trump is facing potential trouble in a state that has gone for a Democrat only twice since the end of World War II.
What Happens if Trump is Un-nominated?
Some early musings on a political fantasy that’s less implausible than it was 12 hours ago.
Republicans Abandon Trump Over Lewd Remarks
Republicans are abandoning Donald Trump in droves after last night’s revelation of lewd remarks he made in 2005.
Presidential Race Remains Tight Heading Into First Debate
With just hours before the first debate, and six weeks until Election Day, the race for President remains tight.
Third Party Candidates Excluded From Presidential, Vice-Presidential Debate
Once again, the debate commission controlled by the two major parties is excluding third-party candidates from the Presidential debates.
With Eight Weeks To Go, A Tighter Race But It’s Still Advantage Clinton
The election is now fifty-six days away and, while the race is tighter than it has been, it’s still one in which Hillary Clinton has seemingly all the advantages.
With Nine Weeks To Go, Clinton’s Post-Convention Bounce Seems To Have Disappeared
It’s the traditional start of the campaign season, and the race for President is getting close, at least at the national level.
