[Winona Online Democracy] Hello Winona Online Democracy, Here is another great web site that deals with the history, politics, and possible reforms of the Electoral College. http://www.votewithamerica.com/ Again, I think if any kinds of reforms are going to take place, the energy and ideas will come from the grassroots level. I would love to see our community discussing and when necessary, debating, the important democratic topics surrounding the Electoral College. I think we could help make Minnesota a shining example of clean elections and a better democracy. I disagree with Jesse Ventura on many issues but he is very committed to these kinds of reforms. We are lucky to have a politician in a high office who is willing to do away with the influence of big money and antiquated election traditions. Most politicians are too addicted or controlled by big money to unilaterally disarm. What could we do at the local level to start the ball rolling? Dwayne Voegeli ==================== It came to me via this e-mail message from another listserve. ==================== Not your usual e-mail campaign: UPDATE: GOP Electors Feel the Heat after Gore Concession The vast majority of Americans believe that the popular vote should determine the President. In the 2000 election, however, the Electoral College is expected to overrule the popular vote, electing George W. Bush by a vote of 271-267 even though Al Gore received over 300,000 more votes nationally than Bush. VoteWithAmerica.com encourages you to make your voice heard by calling, e-mailing, or writing to the electors to ask that they vote with America and elect Gore. We have obtained contact information for 172 electors in 18 states that voted Republican in this election. Most of the targeted states do not legally require their electors to vote for their party's official candidate, meaning that each elector is free to put patriotism above partisanship. When contacting electors, remember to be courteous and to respect their opinions and decisions. This site also provides background information on the Electoral College, a word about privacy concerns regarding the electors, and a media center. We believe that this campaign could help sow the seeds for abolition of the Electoral College. Citizens for True Democracy, founded in 1998 to improve political participation via electoral reform, is a non-partisan public interest organization based in Claremont, California. ---------------- This message was posted to the Winona Online Democracy Project. Please visit http://onlinedemocracy.winona.org to subscribe or unsubscribe. Please sign all messages posted to this list with your actual name. Posting of commercial solicitations is not allowed on this list. Report problems to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
