On Fri, 10 Nov 2000, Kakki wrote:
> Kate wrote:
>
> > call me a simple grrl but i think they oughta just split the >florida
> electoral votes & give each of the guys 1/2. don't you >think marcel?
>
> Hey Kate, I think you just came up with a great "alternate" Electoral
> College idea - if the candidates are within a hairbreaths percentage of each
> other - split it down the middle. This is the smartest thing I've heard in
> 3 days!
Unfortunately this would require either a constitutional amendment or
simultaneous legislation in 48 states, and since many (particularly
mid-sized swing states such as Missouri) would lose influence under such a
scheme, it seems rather unlikely.
Still not a bad idea...
--Michael
