National Popular Vote on Townhall
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Steve ChapmanIn 2000, conservatives were obligated to explain why they supported preservation of the Electoral College even though it produced a victory for their candidate, George W. Bush. In coming elections, their devotion may face a sterner test: Will they favor it if Democrats win the White House even when Republicans carry the popular vote? ... more
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Electoral College Wed Nov 14Rich GalenThe United States Constitution provides for an indirect election of the President. That is, you didn't vote for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney last week; you voted for electors pledged to vote for one or the other. ... more
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Paul KengorMitt Romney lost the presidential race by only two percentage points. If the election had been held just a week earlier, when he was up in the polls, things might have been different. Nonetheless, Mitt Romney lost, and now a bitter debate has ensued over the future of the Republican Party, with liberal Democrats happily plunging into the debate. ... more
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The 400,000 Votes That Tipped the Election Mon Nov 12Guy Benson
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AmericaCharles Krauthammer says the president "went small and stayed small" to win reelection. ... more
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What's Next? Tue Nov 6Cal ThomasPresidential elections decide only who wins the White House and a congressional majority. They don't by themselves solve the nation's problems. George W. Bush had a majority Republican Congress and did little with it. ... more
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The Final Week Thu Nov 1Jackie Gingrich CushmanNo doubt there are thousands, possibly even millions of people like me who are glad that the election season is (more than likely, barring recounts) coming to an end. ... more
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National Popular Vote Is a Bad Idea Tue Dec 6Phyllis SchlaflyMoving quietly under the cover of the presidential debates and the enormous publicity given to the Republican nomination race is a plan to change how U.S. presidents are elected. ... more
