The great State of New Jersey is considering joining a compact to award all 15 electoral votes NOT to the candidate that wins the popular election in our fair state, but the presidential candidate that wins the popular vote nationwide. This compact, which must be agreed to by enough states with the majority of electoral votes - or in terms able to be understood by humans - the most populous states are looking at silencing the will of the smaller states - the EXACT reason the electoral college was set up in the first place.
Maryland is the only state to have ratified it so far, while the Governator and Hawaii both vetoed the resolution.
Some say the electoral college is an outdated idea, but the truth is it was basically unnecessary when it was created as the entire population was pretty much evenly distributed, but people with foresight saw that as the country expanded there would be states with less population - the electoral college ensures that they have a say in who gets elected president.
Since these discussions are being held and votes being taken by your state representatives without consulting you it behooves everyone who understands the importance of the electoral college to do some homework and see if your state legislators are considering this proposition. If they are, let them know your feelings about it.
Moonbats will be in favor of it since they feel Bush robbed Gore in 2000. But those with the political acumen to understand the value of the electoral college in our system of chosing a president knows it makes sure the less populous states have a reason to vote for President.
New Jersey weighs giving electoral votes to popular vote winner
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