election 2008

[mellybrelly]

I kind of wonder if Obama will win the popular vote but McCain will win the electoral votes, but I hope that isn't the case. This is probably the most interested I've ever been in a USA election.

Comments

[mysterygal11.livejournal.com]

But, too, keep in mind that some states have more pull then others (like PA, which Obama is projected to win). It depends on population, and I think that's fair. Some states have tons of people living in them; others, very few.

Historically, the electoral votes reflect the desires of the public. Some people disagree that the electoral college should exist, but it reflects the general U.S. principle that no one person or group should have too much power or influence (which is one reason Bush is so unpopular - he took too much power from the executive branch of the government.

[mellybrelly.livejournal.com]

Tim was just explaining it to me a little. Interesting stuff.